Interlayer for laminated glass, and laminated glass

ABSTRACT

Provided is an interlayer film for laminated glass capable of preventing generation of a void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminated glass. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention has a lengthwise direction and a widthwise direction, and includes the following configuration A, the configuration B or the configuration C.Configuration A: containing a light stabilizer, and having such a distribution in content of the light stabilizer in the widthwise direction that the content of the light stabilizer is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction.Configuration B: containing an ultraviolet ray screening agent, and having such a distribution in content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwise direction that the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction.Configuration C: containing an oxidation inhibitor, and having such a distribution in content of the oxidation inhibitor in the widthwise direction that the content of the oxidation inhibitor is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a Divisional application of patent application Ser.No. 16/616,410, filed on Nov. 22, 2019, which is a 371 application ofApplication Serial No. PCT/JP2018/021756, filed on Jun. 6, 2018, whichis based on Japanese Patent Application Nos. 2017-112865, 2017-112866,2017-112867, and 2017-112868 filed Jun. 7, 2017, the entire contents ofwhich are hereby incorporated by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to an interlayer film for laminated glass,containing a light stabilizer, an ultraviolet ray screening agent, or anoxidation inhibitor.

Moreover, the present invention relates to a laminated glass preparedwith the interlayer film for laminated glass.

BACKGROUND ART

Since laminated glass generates only a small amount of scattering glassfragments even when subjected to external impact and broken, thelaminated glass is excellent in safety. As such, the laminated glass iswidely used for automobiles, railway vehicles, aircraft, ships,buildings and the like. The laminated glass is produced by sandwichingan interlayer film between a pair of glass plates.

As one example of the laminated glass, the following Patent Document 1discloses an interlayer film having low yellowing tendency, hightransmittance to UV-A rays and visible light, and low transmittance toUV-B rays. The interlayer film contains a polyvinyl acetal, aplasticizer, and an oxanilide type compound which is an UV absorber.Patent Document 1 indicates that the interlayer film may contain aphenolic oxidation inhibitor, and may contain a nonaromatic lightstabilizer of HAS/HALS/NOR-HALS type, and may contain a dye.

The following Patent Document 2 indicates that laminated glass capableof suppressing occurrence of foaming and growth of foaming can beobtained.

RELATED ART DOCUMENTS Patent Documents

-   Patent Document 1: US2012/0052310A1-   Patent Document 2: WO2012/043816A1

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention

In conventional laminated glass, a void can be generated in aninterlayer film in an end part of the laminated glass. This void islikely to be generated particularly when light, heat and the like isapplied to the laminated glass. The void is a recess part in which theinterlayer film is lost in the end part of the laminated glass. The voidis different from a foaming product generated by foaming as described inPatent Document 2.

In recent years, a covering material is sometimes not arranged on theupper end of laminated glass for use in an automobile for reducing theweight of the automobile. As a result, the interlayer film can be in anexposed condition, and rainwater can collect in the vicinity of theinterlayer film, resulting that a void is easily formed on the upper endside.

When a void is generated in an interlayer film in an end part oflaminated glass, the appearance of the laminated glass can be impaired,and the adhesive force between the interlayer film and the glass plateor the like can deteriorate.

In an interlayer film, a colored part called a shade region can beformed. In a conventional interlayer film, discoloration can occur inthe colored part.

Further, in a conventional interlayer film, it is difficult to achieveboth prevention of generation of a void in the interlayer film in an endpart of laminated glass, and prevention of discoloration in the coloredpart.

An object of the present invention is to provide an interlayer film forlaminated glass capable of preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass. It is also an objectof the present invention to provide a laminated glass prepared with theinterlayer film for laminated glass.

Means for Solving the Problems

According to a broad aspect of the present invention, there is providedan interlayer film for laminated glass (hereinafter, sometimes describedas interlayer film) that has a lengthwise direction and a widthwisedirection, and includes configuration A, configuration B orconfiguration C below.

Configuration A: containing a light stabilizer, and having such adistribution in content of the light stabilizer in the widthwisedirection that the content of the light stabilizer is larger in one endside of the widthwise direction.

Configuration B: containing an ultraviolet ray screening agent, andhaving such a distribution in content of the ultraviolet ray screeningagent in the widthwise direction that the content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction.

Configuration C: containing an oxidation inhibitor, and having such adistribution in content of the oxidation inhibitor in the widthwisedirection that the content of the oxidation inhibitor is larger in oneend side of the widthwise direction.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration A, andcontains the light stabilizer in a first region extending for 5%inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction; does not contain orcontains the light stabilizer in a second region extending for 5%inwardly from the other end opposite to the one end of the widthwisedirection; and a content of the light stabilizer in the entire firstregion is larger than a content of the light stabilizer in the entiresecond region.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration B, andcontains the ultraviolet ray screening agent in a first region extendingfor 5% inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction; does notcontain or contains the ultraviolet ray screening agent in a secondregion extending for 5% inwardly from the other end opposite to the oneend of the widthwise direction; and a content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the entire first region is larger than a content ofthe ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire second region.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration C, andcontains the oxidation inhibitor in a first region extending for 5%inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction; does not contain orcontains the oxidation inhibitor in a second region extending for 5%inwardly from the other end opposite to the one end of the widthwisedirection; and a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the entire firstregion is larger than a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the entiresecond region.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film has a colored part that is colored inplan view in one end side of the widthwise direction, and has anon-colored part that is not colored in plan view in the other end sideopposite to the one end of the widthwise direction.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration A, andcontains the light stabilizer in the colored part; does not contain orcontains the light stabilizer in the non-colored part; and a content ofthe light stabilizer in the entire colored part is larger than a contentof the light stabilizer in the entire non-colored part.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration B, andcontains the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored part; doesnot contain or contains the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thenon-colored part; and a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the entire colored part is larger than a content of the ultravioletray screening agent in the entire non-colored part.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration C, andcontains the oxidation inhibitor in the colored part; does not containor contains the oxidation inhibitor in the non-colored part; and acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the entire colored part is largerthan a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the entire non-coloredpart.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, a visible light transmittance of the colored part is lowerthan a visible light transmittance of the non-colored part.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes a plurality of layers in one endside of the widthwise direction.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, a number of layers in one end side of the widthwise directionis different from a number of layers in the other end side of thewidthwise direction.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes a layer having a glasstransition temperature of 10° C. or less.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes a first layer, and a secondlayer arranged on a first surface side of the first layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the first layer has a glass transition temperature of 10° C.or less.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration A, and acontent of the light stabilizer in the first layer is larger than acontent of the light stabilizer in the second layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration B, and acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer islarger than a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thesecond layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration C, and acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the first layer is larger than acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the second layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes a colored layer containing acoloring agent in the colored part, and the colored layer is embedded inthe first layer, or embedded in the second layer, or arranged betweenthe first layer and the second layer, or arranged on a side opposite tothe first layer side of the second layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration A, and whenthe colored layer is embedded in the first layer, a content of the lightstabilizer in the colored layer is smaller than a content of the lightstabilizer in the first layer; when the colored layer is embedded in thesecond layer, a content of the light stabilizer in the colored layer issmaller than a content of the light stabilizer in the second layer; whenthe colored layer is arranged between the first layer and the secondlayer, a content of the light stabilizer in the colored layer is smallerthan a content of the light stabilizer in the first layer, and a contentof the light stabilizer in the colored layer is smaller than a contentof the light stabilizer in the second layer; and when the colored layeris arranged on a side opposite to the first layer side of the secondlayer, a content of the light stabilizer in the colored layer is smallerthan a content of the light stabilizer in the second layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration B, and whenthe ultraviolet ray screening agent is embedded in the first layer, acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored layer issmaller than a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thefirst layer; when the colored layer is embedded in the second layer, acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored layer issmaller than a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thesecond layer; when the colored layer is arranged between the first layerand the second layer, a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the colored layer is smaller than a content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the first layer, and a content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the colored layer is smaller than a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer; and when thecolored layer is arranged on a side opposite to the first layer side ofthe second layer, a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent inthe colored layer is smaller than a content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the second layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration C, and whenthe colored layer is embedded in the first layer, a content of theoxidation inhibitor in the colored layer is smaller than a content ofthe oxidation inhibitor in the first layer; when the colored layer isembedded in the second layer, a content of the oxidation inhibitor inthe colored layer is smaller than a content of the oxidation inhibitorin the second layer; when the colored layer is arranged between thefirst layer and the second layer, a content of the oxidation inhibitorin the colored layer is smaller than a content of the oxidationinhibitor in the first layer, and a content of the oxidation inhibitorin the colored layer is smaller than a content of the oxidationinhibitor in the second layer; and when the colored layer is arranged ona side opposite to the first layer side of the second layer, a contentof the oxidation inhibitor in the colored layer is smaller than acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the second layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the colored layer is embedded in the second layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes a third layer arranged on asecond surface side opposite to the first surface of the first layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration A, and acontent of the light stabilizer in the first layer is larger than acontent of the light stabilizer in the third layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration B, and acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer islarger than a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thethird layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film includes the configuration C, and acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the first layer is larger than acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the third layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film is an interlayer film to be arrangedbetween a first lamination glass member and a second lamination glassmember for use.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film is an interlayer film to be attached inan opening part between the external space and the internal space in avehicle, and is an interlayer film to be attached to the opening part insuch a manner that the second layer side of the second layer and thethird layer is located on the external space side.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film is an interlayer film to be attached inan opening part between the external space and the internal space in avehicle, and is an interlayer film to be attached to the opening part insuch a manner that one end side of the widthwise direction is located onthe upper side of the opening part.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film contains a thermoplastic resin.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the thermoplastic resin is a polyvinyl acetal resin.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film contains a plasticizer.

According to a broad aspect of the present invention, there is provideda laminated glass including a first lamination glass member, a secondlamination glass member and the interlayer film for laminated glassdescribed above, the interlayer film for laminated glass being arrangedbetween the first lamination glass member and the second laminationglass member.

In a specific aspect of the laminated glass according to the presentinvention, the laminated glass is used as side glass, roof glass orglass for backlight in automobiles.

In a specific aspect of the laminated glass according to the presentinvention, the laminated glass is laminated glass that is to be used asglass for windshield, and black coating is not applied on the makingsurface between interlayer film and a lamination glass member on thebody side.

Effect of the Invention

The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the presentinvention has a lengthwise direction and a widthwise direction, andincludes the configuration A, the configuration B or the configurationC. Since the interlayer film for laminated glass according to thepresent invention has the above configuration, it is possible to preventgeneration of a void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminatedglass.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a first embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a second embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a third embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 2.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 3.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 4.

MODE (S) FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.

The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the presentinvention (hereinafter, sometimes described as interlayer film) has alengthwise direction and a widthwise direction.

The interlayer film according to the present invention includes thefollowing configuration A, configuration B or configuration C. That is,the interlayer film according to the present invention includes at leastone configuration among the following configuration A, configuration Band configuration C. The interlayer film according to the presentinvention contains a light stabilizer, an ultraviolet ray screeningagent, or an oxidation inhibitor. That is, the interlayer film accordingto the present invention contains at least one of a light stabilizer, anultraviolet ray screening agent, and an oxidation inhibitor.

Configuration A: “containing a light stabilizer, and having such adistribution in content of the light stabilizer in the widthwisedirection that the content of the light stabilizer is larger in one endside of the widthwise direction” Configuration B: “containing anultraviolet ray screening agent, and having such a distribution incontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwisedirection that the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent islarger in one end side of the widthwise direction” Configuration C:“containing an oxidation inhibitor, and having such a distribution incontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the widthwise direction that thecontent of the oxidation inhibitor is larger in one end side of thewidthwise direction”

The interlayer film according to the present invention may include theconfiguration A, may include the configuration B, may include theconfiguration C, may include the configuration A and the configurationB, may include the configuration B and the configuration C, may includethe configuration A and the configuration C, and may include theconfiguration A, the configuration B and the configuration C. In thepresent specification, the interlayer film including the configuration Ais sometimes described as interlayer film A, the interlayer filmincluding the configuration B is sometimes described as interlayer filmB, and the interlayer film including the configuration C is sometimesdescribed as interlayer film C.

It is preferred that the interlayer film A have such a distribution incontent of the light stabilizer in the widthwise direction that thecontent of the light stabilizer is larger in a first region extendingfor 5% inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction, for example.The interlayer film A has a region where the content of the lightstabilizer is smaller than the content of the light stabilizer in oneend side of the widthwise direction.

It is preferred that the interlayer film B have such a distribution incontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwisedirection that the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent islarger in a first region extending for 5% inwardly from one end of thewidthwise direction, for example. The interlayer film B has a regionwhere the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is smaller thanthe content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in one end side ofthe widthwise direction.

It is preferred that the interlayer film C have such a distribution incontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the widthwise direction that thecontent of the oxidation inhibitor is larger in a first region extendingfor 5% inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction, for example.The interlayer film C has a region where the content of the oxidationinhibitor is smaller than the content of the oxidation inhibitor in oneend side of the widthwise direction.

Since the interlayer film according to the present invention has theabove configuration, it is possible to prevent generation of a void inthe interlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, and it ispossible to keep the appearance of laminated glass excellent.

For example, even when laminated glass prepared with the interlayer filmaccording to the present invention is arranged so that the colored partis located upside, it is possible to prevent generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass. Further, it ispossible to prevent generation of a void in the interlayer film in anend part of laminated glass even when a covering material is notarranged on the upper end of laminated glass.

When the interlayer film according to the present invention includes theconfiguration A, it is preferred that the interlayer film A have thefollowing configuration.

It is preferred that the interlayer film A contain the light stabilizerin a first region extending for 5% inwardly from one end of thewidthwise direction; do not contain or contain the light stabilizer in asecond region extending for 5% inwardly from the other end opposite tothe one end of the widthwise direction; and a content of the lightstabilizer in the entire first region be larger than a content of thelight stabilizer in the entire second region. In this case, it ispossible to further prevent generation of a void in the interlayer filmin an end part of laminated glass. A content of the light stabilizer inthe first region is an average content of the light stabilizer in thefirst region. A content of the light stabilizer in the second region isan average content of the light stabilizer in the second region. In thiscase, the interlayer film A includes the following configuration A1 orthe following configuration A2, preferably the configuration A2.

Configuration A1: the interlayer film contains the light stabilizer inthe first region, and does not contain the light stabilizer in thesecond region.

Configuration A2: the interlayer film contains the light stabilizer bothin the first region and in the second region, and a content of the lightstabilizer in the entire first region is larger than a content of thelight stabilizer in the entire second region.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a content of thelight stabilizer in the entire first region is preferably 0.00001% byweight or more, more preferably 0.0001% by weight or more, furtherpreferably 0.001% by weight or more, especially preferably 0.01% byweight or more, most preferably 0.03% by weight or more. A content ofthe light stabilizer in the entire first region is preferably 0.2% byweight or less, more preferably 0.1% by weight or less, furtherpreferably 0.08% by weight or less. A content of the light stabilizer isquantified by analyzing the composition of the interlayer film by usinggas chromatography or liquid chromatography.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a ratio of a contentof the light stabilizer in the entire first region to a content of thelight stabilizer in the entire second region on a weight basis ispreferably 0.001 or more, more preferably 0.005 or more, furtherpreferably 0.01 or more. A ratio of a content of the light stabilizer inthe entire first region to a content of the light stabilizer in theentire second region on a weight basis is preferably 100 or less, morepreferably 50 or less, further preferably 10 or less, especiallypreferably 5 or less.

When the interlayer film according to the present invention includes theconfiguration B, it is preferred that the interlayer film B have thefollowing configuration. It is preferred that the interlayer film Bcontain the ultraviolet ray screening agent in a first region extendingfor 5% inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction; do not containor contain the ultraviolet ray screening agent in a second regionextending for 5% inwardly from the other end opposite to the one end ofthe widthwise direction; and a content of the ultraviolet ray screeningagent in the entire first region be larger than a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire second region. In thiscase, it is possible to further prevent generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass. A content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the first region is an averagecontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the first region. Acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the second region isan average content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the secondregion. In this case, the interlayer film B includes the followingconfiguration B1 or the following configuration B2, preferably theconfiguration B2.

Configuration B1: the interlayer film contains the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the first region, and does not contain theultraviolet ray screening agent in the second region.

Configuration B2: the interlayer film contains the ultraviolet rayscreening agent both in the first region and in the second region, and acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire firstregion is larger than a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the entire second region.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire first region is preferably0.01% by weight or more, more preferably 0.1% by weight or more, furtherpreferably 0.2% by weight or more, especially preferably 0.3% by weightor more, most preferably 0.5% by weight or more. A content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire first region is preferably2.5% by weight or less, more preferably 2% by weight or less, furtherpreferably 1% by weight or less, especially preferably 0.8% by weight orless. A content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is quantified byanalyzing the composition of the interlayer film by using gaschromatography or liquid chromatography.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a ratio of a contentof the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire first region to acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire secondregion on a weight basis is preferably 0.001 or more, more preferably0.005 or more, further preferably 0.01 or more. A ratio of a content ofthe ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire first region to acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire secondregion on a weight basis is preferably 100 or less, more preferably 50or less, further preferably 10 or less, especially preferably 5 or less.

When the interlayer film according to the present invention includes theconfiguration C, it is preferred that the interlayer film C have thefollowing configuration. It is preferred that the interlayer film Ccontain the oxidation inhibitor in a first region extending for 5%inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction; do not contain orcontain the oxidation inhibitor in a second region extending for 5%inwardly from the other end opposite to the one end of the widthwisedirection; and a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the entire firstregion be larger than a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the entiresecond region. In this case, it is possible to further preventgeneration of a void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminatedglass. A content of the oxidation inhibitor in the first region is anaverage content of the oxidation inhibitor in the first region. Acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the second region is an averagecontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the second region. In this case,the interlayer film C includes the following configuration C1 or thefollowing configuration C2, preferably the configuration C2.

Configuration C1: the interlayer film contains the oxidation inhibitorin the first region, and does not contain the oxidation inhibitor in thesecond region.

Configuration C2: the interlayer film contains the oxidation inhibitorboth in the first region and in the second region, and a content of theoxidation inhibitor in the entire first region is larger than a contentof the oxidation inhibitor in the entire second region.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a content of theoxidation inhibitor in the entire first region is preferably 0.001% byweight or more, more preferably 0.01% by weight or more, furtherpreferably 0.03% by weight or more, especially preferably 0.04% byweight or more, most preferably 0.1% by weight or more. A content of theoxidation inhibitor in the entire first region is preferably 5% byweight or less, more preferably 2% by weight or less, further preferably1.5% by weight or less. A content of the oxidation inhibitor isquantified by analyzing the composition of the interlayer film by usinggas chromatography or liquid chromatography.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a ratio of a contentof the oxidation inhibitor in the entire first region to a content ofthe oxidation inhibitor in the entire second region on a weight basis ispreferably 0.001 or more, more preferably 0.005 or more, furtherpreferably 0.01 or more. A ratio of a content of the oxidation inhibitorin the entire first region to a content of the oxidation inhibitor inthe entire second region on a weight basis is preferably 100 or less,more preferably 50 or less, further preferably 10 or less, especiallypreferably 5 or less.

The interlayer film may have a colored part that is colored in planview, and a non-colored part that is not colored in plan view. Theinterlayer film may have a colored part that is colored in plan view inone end side of the widthwise direction, and may have a non-colored partthat is not colored in plan view in the other end side opposite to theone end of the widthwise direction. In the colored part, there may be acolored portion and a non-colored portion in the thickness direction ofthe interlayer film. In this case, the part that is colored in plan viewis a colored part including the colored portion and the uncoloredportion (for example, the right side part of the broken line in FIGS. 1,2).

When the interlayer film according to the present invention includes theconfiguration A, it is preferred that the interlayer film A have thefollowing configuration. From the viewpoint of further preventinggeneration of a void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminatedglass, it is preferred that the interlayer film A contain the lightstabilizer in the colored part, do not contain or contain the lightstabilizer in the non-colored part, and a content of the lightstabilizer in the entire colored part be larger than a content of thelight stabilizer in the entire non-colored part. A content of the lightstabilizer in the entire non-colored part is an average content of thelight stabilizer in the non-colored part. A content of the lightstabilizer in the entire colored part is an average content of the lightstabilizer in the colored part. In this case, the interlayer film Aincludes the following configuration A3 or the following configurationA4, preferably the configuration A4.

Configuration A3: the interlayer film contains the light stabilizer inthe colored part, and does not contain the light stabilizer in thenon-colored part.

Configuration A4: the interlayer film contains the light stabilizer bothin the colored part and in the non-colored part, and a content of thelight stabilizer in the entire colored part is larger than a content ofthe light stabilizer in the entire non-colored part.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a content of thelight stabilizer in the entire colored part is preferably 0.00001% byweight or more, more preferably 0.0001% by weight or more, furtherpreferably 0.001% by weight or more, especially preferably 0.01% byweight or more, most preferably 0.03% by weight or more. From theviewpoint of further suppressing the discoloration in the colored part,a content of the light stabilizer in the entire colored part ispreferably 0.2% by weight or less, more preferably 0.1% by weight orless, further preferably 0.08% by weight or less.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a ratio of a contentof the light stabilizer in the entire colored part to a content of thelight stabilizer in the entire non-colored part on a weight basis ispreferably 0.001 or more, more preferably 0.005 or more, furtherpreferably 0.01 or more. From the viewpoint of further suppressing thediscoloration in the colored part, a ratio of a content of the lightstabilizer in the entire colored part to a content of the lightstabilizer in the entire non-colored part on a weight basis ispreferably 100 or less, more preferably 50 or less, further preferably10 or less, especially preferably 5 or less.

When the interlayer film according to the present invention includes theconfiguration B, it is preferred that the interlayer film B have thefollowing configuration. From the viewpoint of further preventinggeneration of a void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminatedglass, it is preferred that the interlayer film B contain theultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored part, do not contain orcontain the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the non-colored part, anda content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire coloredpart be larger than a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent inthe entire non-colored part. A content of the ultraviolet ray screeningagent in the entire non-colored part is an average content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the non-colored part. A content ofthe ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire colored part is anaverage content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the coloredpart. In this case, the interlayer film B includes the followingconfiguration B3 or the following configuration B4, preferably theconfiguration B4.

Configuration B3: the interlayer film contains the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the colored part, and does not contain theultraviolet ray screening agent in the non-colored part.

Configuration B4: the interlayer film contains the ultraviolet rayscreening agent both in the colored part and in the non-colored part,and a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entirecolored part is larger than a content of the ultraviolet ray screeningagent in the entire non-colored part.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire colored part is preferably0.01% by weight or more, more preferably 0.1% by weight or more, furtherpreferably 0.2% by weight or more, especially preferably 0.3% by weightor more, most preferably 0.5% by weight or more. From the viewpoint offurther suppressing the discoloration in the colored part, a content ofthe ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire colored part ispreferably 2.5% by weight or less, more preferably 2% by weight or less,further preferably 1% by weight or less, especially preferably 0.8% byweight or less.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a ratio of a contentof the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire colored part to acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire non-coloredpart on a weight basis is preferably 0.001 or more, more preferably0.005 or more, further preferably 0.01 or more. From the viewpoint offurther suppressing the discoloration in the colored part, a ratio of acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire coloredpart to a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entirenon-colored part on a weight basis is preferably 100 or less, morepreferably 50 or less, further preferably 10 or less, especiallypreferably 5 or less.

When the interlayer film according to the present invention includes theconfiguration C, it is preferred that the interlayer film C have thefollowing configuration. From the viewpoint of further preventinggeneration of a void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminatedglass, it is preferred that the interlayer film C contain the oxidationinhibitor in the colored part, do not contain or contain the oxidationinhibitor in the non-colored part, and a content of the oxidationinhibitor in the entire colored part be larger than a content of theoxidation inhibitor in the entire non-colored part. A content of theoxidation inhibitor in the entire non-colored part is an average contentof the oxidation inhibitor in the non-colored part. A content of theoxidation inhibitor in the entire colored part is an average content ofthe oxidation inhibitor in the colored part. In this case, theinterlayer film C includes the following configuration C3 or thefollowing configuration C4, preferably the configuration C4.

Configuration C3: the interlayer film contains the oxidation inhibitorin the colored part, and does not contain the oxidation inhibitor in thenon-colored part.

Configuration C4: the interlayer film contains the oxidation inhibitorboth in the colored part and in the non-colored part, and a content ofthe oxidation inhibitor in the entire colored part is larger than acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the entire non-colored part.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a content of theoxidation inhibitor in the entire colored part is preferably 0.001% byweight or more, more preferably 0.01% by weight or more, furtherpreferably 0.03% by weight or more, especially preferably 0.04% byweight or more, most preferably 0.1% by weight or more. From theviewpoint of further suppressing the discoloration in the colored part,a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the entire colored part ispreferably 5% by weight or less, more preferably 2% by weight or less,further preferably 1.5% by weight or less.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, a ratio of a contentof the oxidation inhibitor in the entire colored part to a content ofthe oxidation inhibitor in the entire non-colored part on a weight basisis preferably 0.001 or more, more preferably 0.005 or more, furtherpreferably 0.01 or more. From the viewpoint of further suppressing thediscoloration in the colored part, a ratio of a content of the oxidationinhibitor in the entire colored part to a content of the oxidationinhibitor in the entire non-colored part on a weight basis is preferably100 or less, more preferably 50 or less, further preferably 10 or less,especially preferably 5 or less.

It is preferred that the interlayer film be arranged between a firstlamination glass member and a second lamination glass member for use. Byarranging the interlayer film between a first lamination glass memberand a second lamination glass member, laminated glass can be obtained.

In an end part of the laminated glass, there may be a part where thelateral surface of the interlayer film is exposed. Even when the lateralsurface of the interlayer film is exposed, it is possible to suppressthe discoloration in the colored part, it is possible to preventgeneration of a void in an end part of laminated glass, and it ispossible to keep the appearance of laminated glass excellent in thepresent invention. In an end part of the laminated glass, there may be apart where the lateral surface of the interlayer film is not exposed.

It is preferred that the interlayer film be an interlayer film to beattached in an opening part between the external space and the internalspace in a vehicle. It is more preferred that the interlayer film be aninterlayer film to be attached in an opening part between the externalspace and the internal space in an automobile.

Since the colored part is colored, it is general that a visible lighttransmittance of the colored part be lower than a visible lighttransmittance of the non-colored part. The visible light transmittanceof the colored part may be, for example, less than 70%. The visiblelight transmittance of the non-colored part may be, for example, 70% ormore. The visible light transmittance of the non-colored part ispreferably 70% or more, more preferably 80% or more, further preferably85% or more.

The visible light transmittance is measured at a wavelength ranging from380 to 780 nm by using a spectrophotometer (“U-4100” available fromHitachi High-Tech Science Corporation) in conformity with JISR3211:1998. The visible light transmittance of the interlayer film maybe measured while the interlayer film is arranged between two sheets ofclear glass.

It is preferred that the interlayer film include a plurality of layersin one end side of the widthwise direction. It is preferred that theinterlayer film include a plurality of layers in the colored part. Inthis case, the interlayer film may include a colored layer containing acoloring agent, and a layer other than the colored layer in the coloredpart.

From the viewpoint of further suppressing the discoloration in thecolored part, it is preferred that a content of the light stabilizer inthe colored layer be smaller than a content of the light stabilizer inthe layer other than the colored layer in the interlayer film A. Whenthe colored layer is embedded in other layer, and when the colored layeris in contact with other layer, from the viewpoint of furthersuppressing the discoloration in the colored part, it is preferred thata content of the light stabilizer in the colored layer be smaller than acontent of the light stabilizer in the layer with which the coloredlayer is in contact.

From the viewpoint of further suppressing the discoloration in thecolored part, it is preferred that a content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the colored layer be smaller than a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the layer other than the coloredlayer in the interlayer film B. When the colored layer is embedded inother layer, and when the colored layer is in contact with other layer,from the viewpoint of further suppressing the discoloration in thecolored part, it is preferred that a content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the colored layer be smaller than a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the layer with which the coloredlayer is in contact.

From the viewpoint of further suppressing the discoloration in thecolored part, it is preferred that a content of the oxidation inhibitorin the colored layer be smaller than a content of the oxidationinhibitor in the layer other than the colored layer in the interlayerfilm C. When the colored layer is embedded in other layer, and when thecolored layer is in contact with other layer, from the viewpoint offurther suppressing the discoloration in the colored part, it ispreferred that a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the colored layerbe smaller than a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the layer withwhich the colored layer is in contact.

In the interlayer film, it is preferred that a number of layers in oneend side of the widthwise direction be different from a number of layersin the other end side of the widthwise direction. In the interlayerfilm, it is preferred that a number of layers in the colored part bedifferent from a number of layers in the non-colored part.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound shielding property, itis preferred that the interlayer film include a layer having a glasstransition temperature of 10° C. or less.

The glass transition temperature is measured in the following manner.

After storing an interlayer film at a temperature of 23° C. and ahumidity of 30% for 1 month or more, a plurality of layers are isolatedby peeling off and press-molded with a press molding machine to obtainan object to be measured in the case of a multi-layered interlayer film.With regard to the object to be measured, the measurement is performedusing the “ARES-G2” available from TA Instruments. In this connection,when the interlayer film is a single-layered interlayer film, theinterlayer film is cut so as to have a diameter of 8 mm to be measured.A parallel plate with a diameter of 8 mm is used as a jig, and themeasurement is performed under the condition in which the temperature isdecreased from 100° C. to −10° C. at a temperature decreasing rate of 3°C./minute and under the condition of a frequency of 1 Hz and a strain of1%. In the measurement results obtained, the peak temperature of theloss tangent is defined as the glass transition temperature Tg (° C.).

Since the characteristics of the interlayer film can be controlled bythe plurality of layers, it is preferred that the interlayer filminclude a first layer, and a second layer arranged on a first surfaceside of the first layer.

From the viewpoint of effectively enhancing the sound shieldingproperty, it is preferred that the first layer have a glass transitiontemperature of 10° C. or less.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, it is preferred thata content of the light stabilizer in the first layer be larger than acontent of the light stabilizer in the second layer in the interlayerfilm A.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, it is preferred thata content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer belarger than a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thesecond layer in the interlayer film B.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, it is preferred thata content of the oxidation inhibitor in the first layer be larger than acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the second layer in the interlayerfilm C.

Since the color tone of the interlayer film is easily controlled, it ispreferred that the interlayer film include a colored layer containing acoloring agent (first colored layer) in the colored part. It ispreferred that the colored layer be embedded in the first layer, or beembedded in the second layer, or the colored layer be arranged betweenthe first layer and the second layer, or the colored layer be arrangedon a side opposite to the first layer side of the second layer.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, the followingconfigurations 1) to 12) are preferred. 1) When the colored layer isembedded in the first layer, it is preferred that a content of the lightstabilizer in the colored layer be smaller than a content of the lightstabilizer in the first layer. 2) When the colored layer is embedded inthe first layer, it is preferred that a content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the colored layer be smaller than a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer. 3) When the coloredlayer is embedded in the first layer, it is preferred that a content ofthe oxidation inhibitor in the colored layer be smaller than a contentof the oxidation inhibitor in the first layer. 4) When the colored layeris embedded in the second layer, it is preferred that a content of thelight stabilizer in the colored layer be smaller than a content of thelight stabilizer in the second layer. 5) When the colored layer isembedded in the second layer, it is preferred that a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored layer be smaller than acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer. 6)When the colored layer is embedded in the second layer, it is preferredthat a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the colored layer besmaller than a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the second layer.7) When the colored layer is arranged between the first layer and thesecond layer, it is preferred that a content of the light stabilizer inthe colored layer be smaller than a content of the light stabilizer inthe first layer, and a content of the light stabilizer in the coloredlayer be smaller than a content of the light stabilizer in the secondlayer. 8) When the colored layer is arranged between the first layer andthe second layer, it is preferred that a content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the colored layer be smaller than a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer, and a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored layer be smaller than acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer. 9)When the colored layer is arranged between the first layer and thesecond layer, it is preferred that a content of the oxidation inhibitorin the colored layer be smaller than a content of the oxidationinhibitor in the first layer, and a content of the oxidation inhibitorin the colored layer be smaller than a content of the oxidationinhibitor in the second layer. 10) When the colored layer is arranged ona side opposite to the first layer side of the second layer, it ispreferred that a content of the light stabilizer in the colored layer besmaller than a content of the light stabilizer in the second layer. 11)When the colored layer is arranged on a side opposite to the first layerside of the second layer, it is preferred that a content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored layer be smaller than acontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer. 12)When the colored layer is arranged on a side opposite to the first layerside of the second layer, it is preferred that a content of theoxidation inhibitor in the colored layer be smaller than a content ofthe oxidation inhibitor in the second layer.

The colored layer may be embedded in the first layer, may be embedded inthe second layer, may be arranged between the first layer and the secondlayer, and may be arranged on a side opposite to the first layer side ofthe second layer. From the viewpoint of further preventing generation ofa void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, it ispreferred that the colored layer be embedded in the second layer.

Since the characteristics of the interlayer film can be controlled bythe plurality of layers, it is preferred that the interlayer filminclude a third layer arranged on a second surface side opposite to thefirst surface of the first layer.

The colored layer (second colored layer) may be embedded in the thirdlayer, and may be arranged on an opposite side of the first layer sideof the third layer. From the viewpoint of further preventing generationof a void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, itis preferred that the colored layer be embedded in the third layer.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, it is preferred thata content of the light stabilizer in the first layer be larger than acontent of the light stabilizer in the third layer in the interlayerfilm A.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, it is preferred thata content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer belarger than a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thethird layer in the interlayer film B.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, it is preferred thata content of the oxidation inhibitor in the first layer be larger than acontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the third layer in the interlayerfilm C.

When the colored layer is embedded in the third layer, it is preferredthat a content of the light stabilizer in the colored layer be smallerthan a content of the light stabilizer in the third layer in theinterlayer film A. When the coloring agent is arranged on a sideopposite to the first layer side of the third layer, it is preferredthat a content of the light stabilizer in the colored layer be smallerthan a content of the light stabilizer in the third layer.

When the colored layer is embedded in the third layer, it is preferredthat a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the coloredlayer be smaller than a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the third layer in the interlayer film B. When the coloring agent isarranged on a side opposite to the first layer side of the third layer,it is preferred that a content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent inthe colored layer be smaller than a content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the third layer.

When the colored layer is embedded in the third layer, it is preferredthat a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the colored layer besmaller than a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the third layer inthe interlayer film C. When the coloring agent is arranged on a sideopposite to the first layer side of the third layer, it is preferredthat a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the colored layer besmaller than a content of the oxidation inhibitor in the third layer.

From the viewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in theinterlayer film in an end part of laminated glass, it is preferred thatthe interlayer film be an interlayer film to be attached to the openingpart in such a manner that the second layer side of the first layer andthe second layer is located on the external space side. From theviewpoint of further preventing generation of a void in the interlayerfilm in an end part of laminated glass, it is preferred that theinterlayer film be an interlayer film to be attached to the opening partin such a manner that the second layer side of the second layer and thethird layer is located on the external space side.

From the viewpoint of effectively suppressing light transmission in thecolored part, it is preferred that the interlayer film have theaforementioned colored part in an end part, and it is preferred that theinterlayer film be an interlayer film to be attached to the opening partin such a manner that colored part is located on the upper side of theopening part.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will bedescribed.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a first embodiment of the presentinvention.

An interlayer film 1 shown in FIG. 1 is used for obtaining laminatedglass. The interlayer film 1 is an interlayer film for laminated glass.

The interlayer film 1 includes a first layer 11, a second layer 12 and athird layer 13. The second layer 12 is arranged on a first surface side(one surface) of the first layer 11. The second layer 12 is layered onthe first surface of the first layer 11. The first layer 11 and thesecond layer 12 are in contact with each other. The third layer 13 isarranged on a second surface side opposite to the first surface of thefirst layer 11. The third layer 13 is layered on the second surface ofthe first layer 11. The first layer 11 and the third layer 13 are incontact with each other. The first layer 11 is arranged between thesecond layer 12 and the third layer 13 to be sandwiched therebetween.

In this connection, other layers may be arranged between the first layer11 and the second layer 12 and between the first layer 11 and the thirdlayer 13, respectively. It is preferred that the first layer 11 and thesecond layer 12, and the first layer 11 and the third layer 13 bedirectly layered, respectively.

The interlayer film 1 has a lengthwise direction and a widthwisedirection. The right and left direction of FIG. 1 is the widthwisedirection. When the interlayer film 1 includes the configuration A, theinterlayer film 1 contains a light stabilizer. In this case, theinterlayer film 1 has such a distribution in content of the lightstabilizer in the widthwise direction that the content of the lightstabilizer is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction (rightside in FIG. 1). When the interlayer film 1 includes the configurationB, the interlayer film 1 contains an ultraviolet ray screening agent. Inthis case, the interlayer film 1 has such a distribution in content ofthe ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwise direction that thecontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is larger in one end sideof the widthwise direction (right side in FIG. 1). When the interlayerfilm 1 includes the configuration C, the interlayer film 1 contains anoxidation inhibitor. The interlayer film 1 has such a distribution incontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the widthwise direction that thecontent of the oxidation inhibitor is larger in one end side of thewidthwise direction (right side in FIG. 1).

The interlayer film 1 includes a colored layer 14 containing a coloringagent. The colored layer 14 is embedded in the second layer 12. In oneend side of the interlayer film 1, the colored layer 14 is embedded inthe second layer 12. The interlayer film 1 has a lengthwise directionand a widthwise direction. In one end side of the widthwise direction ofthe interlayer film 1, the colored layer 14 is embedded in the secondlayer 12.

The interlayer film may include only one colored layer, or may include aplurality of colored layers. The colored layer may be embedded in thefirst layer, may be arranged between the first layer and the secondlayer, may be arranged on a side opposite to the first layer side of thesecond layer, may be embedded in the third layer, may be arrangedbetween the first layer and the third layer, and may be arranged on aside opposite to the first layer side of the third layer.

The interlayer film 1 has a colored part X that is colored in plan view,in the part including the colored layer 14. The interlayer film 1 has anon-colored part Y that is not colored in plan view, in the part notincluding the colored layer 14. The entire part on the right side of thebroken line in FIG. 1 is called colored part X. The entire part on theleft side of the broken line in FIG. 1 is called non-colored part Y.

The interlayer film 1 has a multilayer structure in which the secondlayer 12, the colored layer 14, the second layer 12, the first layer 11,and the third layer 13 are arranged in this order in the colored part X.The interlayer film 1 has a five-layer structure in the colored part X.

The interlayer film 1 has a multilayer structure in which the secondlayer 12, the first layer 11, and the third layer 13 are arranged inthis order in the non-colored part Y. The interlayer film 1 has athree-layer structure in the non-colored part Y.

It is preferred that an outer surface on the opposite side of the firstlayer 11 side of the second layer 12 be a surface on which a laminationglass member is laminated. It is preferred that an outer surface on theopposite side of the first layer 11 side of the third layer 13 be asurface on which a lamination glass member is laminated.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a second embodiment of the presentinvention.

An interlayer film 1A shown in FIG. 2 includes a first layer 11A.

The interlayer film 1A has a lengthwise direction and a widthwisedirection. The right and left direction of FIG. 2 is the widthwisedirection. When the interlayer film 1A includes the configuration A, theinterlayer film 1A contains a light stabilizer. In this case, theinterlayer film 1A has such a distribution in content of the lightstabilizer in the widthwise direction that the content of the lightstabilizer is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction (rightside in FIG. 2). When the interlayer film 1A includes the configurationB, the interlayer film 1A contains an ultraviolet ray screening agent.In this case, the interlayer film 1A has such a distribution in contentof the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwise direction thatthe content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is larger in one endside of the widthwise direction (right side in FIG. 2). When theinterlayer film 1A includes the configuration C, the interlayer film 1Acontains an oxidation inhibitor. In this case, the interlayer film 1Ahas such a distribution in content of the oxidation inhibitor in thewidthwise direction that the content of the oxidation inhibitor islarger in one end side of the widthwise direction (right side in FIG.2).

The interlayer film 1A includes a colored layer 14A containing acoloring agent. The colored layer 14A is embedded in the first layer11A.

The interlayer film 1A has a colored part X that is colored in planview, in the part including the colored layer 14A. The interlayer film1A has a non-colored part Y that is not colored in plan view, in thepart not including the colored layer 14A.

The interlayer film 1A has a multilayer structure including the firstlayer 11, the colored layer 14 and the first layer 11 in the coloredpart X. The interlayer film 1A has a three-layer structure in thecolored part X.

The interlayer film 1A has a monolayer structure of only the first layer11 in the non-colored part Y. The interlayer film 1A has a one-layerstructure in the non-colored part Y.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a third embodiment of the presentinvention.

An interlayer film 1B shown in FIG. 3 includes a first layer 11B, asecond layer 12B and a third layer 13B.

The second layer 12B is arranged on a first surface side (one surface)of the first layer 11B. The second layer 12B is layered on the firstsurface of the first layer 11B.

The first layer 11B and the second layer 12B are in contact with eachother. The third layer 13B is arranged on a second surface side oppositeto the first surface of the first layer 11B. The third layer 13B islayered on the second surface of the first layer 11B. The first layer11B and the third layer 13B are in contact with each other. The firstlayer 11B is arranged between the second layer 12B and the third layer13B to be sandwiched therebetween.

In this connection, other layers may be arranged between the first layer11B and the second layer 12B and between the first layer 11B and thethird layer 13B, respectively.

The interlayer film 1B has a lengthwise direction and a widthwisedirection. The right and left direction of FIG. 3 is the widthwisedirection. When the interlayer film 1B includes the configuration A, theinterlayer film 1B contains a light stabilizer. In this case, theinterlayer film 1B has such a distribution in content of the lightstabilizer in the widthwise direction that the content of the lightstabilizer is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction (rightside in FIG. 3). When the interlayer film 1B includes the configurationB, the interlayer film 1B contains an ultraviolet ray screening agent.In this case, the interlayer film 1B has such a distribution in contentof the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwise direction thatthe content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is larger in one endside of the widthwise direction (right side in FIG. 3). When theinterlayer film 1B includes the configuration C, the interlayer film 1Bcontains an oxidation inhibitor. In this case, the interlayer film 1Bhas such a distribution in content of the oxidation inhibitor in thewidthwise direction that the content of the oxidation inhibitor islarger in one end side of the widthwise direction (right side in FIG.3).

The interlayer film 1B does not include a colored layer. The interlayerfilm 1B has a multilayer structure in which the second layer 12B, thefirst layer 11B, and the third layer 13B are arranged in this order. Theinterlayer film 1B has a three-layer structure.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the presentinvention.

An interlayer film 1C shown in FIG. 4 includes a first layer 11C.

The interlayer film 1C has a lengthwise direction and a widthwisedirection. The right and left direction of FIG. 4 is the widthwisedirection. When the interlayer film 1C includes the configuration A, theinterlayer film 1C contains a light stabilizer. In this case, theinterlayer film 1C has such a distribution in content of the lightstabilizer in the widthwise direction that the content of the lightstabilizer is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction (rightside in FIG. 4). When the interlayer film 1C includes the configurationB, the interlayer film 1C contains an ultraviolet ray screening agent.In this case, the interlayer film 1C has such a distribution in contentof the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwise direction thatthe content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is larger in one endside of the widthwise direction (right side in FIG. 4). When theinterlayer film 1C includes the configuration C, the interlayer film 1Ccontains an oxidation inhibitor. In this case, the interlayer film 1Chas such a distribution in content of the oxidation inhibitor in thewidthwise direction that the content of the oxidation inhibitor islarger in one end side of the widthwise direction (right side in FIG.4).

The interlayer film 1C does not include a colored layer. The interlayerfilm 1C has a monolayer structure of only the first layer 11C. Theinterlayer film 1C has a one-layer structure.

The interlayer film has a one-layer structure or a two or more-layerstructure. The interlayer film may have a one-layer structure and mayhave a two or more-layer structure. The interlayer film may have atwo-layer structure, may have a three or more-layer structure, may havea four or more-layer structure, may have a five or more-layer structure,and may have a six or more-layer structure. The interlayer may be aninterlayer film having a one-layer structure including only a firstlayer (single-layered interlayer film) and may be an interlayer filmhaving two or more-layer structure including a first layer and otherlayer (multi-layered interlayer film). The interlayer film may havethese structures in part of the interlayer film or in the entireinterlayer film. The structure of the interlayer film may partiallyvary.

Hereinafter, the details of the first layer (including a single-layeredinterlayer film), the second layer, the third layer, and the coloredlayer constituting the interlayer film, and the details of eachingredient contained in the first layer, the second layer, the thirdlayer, and the colored layer will be described.

(Thermoplastic Resin)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a thermoplastic resin(hereinafter, sometimes described as a thermoplastic resin (0)). It ispreferred that the interlayer film contain a polyvinyl acetal resin(hereinafter, sometimes described as a polyvinyl acetal resin (0)) asthe thermoplastic resin (0). It is preferred that the first layercontain a thermoplastic resin (hereinafter, sometimes described as athermoplastic resin (1)). It is preferred that the first layer contain apolyvinyl acetal resin (hereinafter, sometimes described as a polyvinylacetal resin (1)) as the thermoplastic resin (1). It is preferred thatthe second layer contain a thermoplastic resin (hereinafter, sometimesdescribed as a thermoplastic resin (2)). It is preferred that the secondlayer contain a polyvinyl acetal resin (hereinafter, sometimes describedas a polyvinyl acetal resin (2)) as the thermoplastic resin (2). It ispreferred that the third layer contain a thermoplastic resin(hereinafter, sometimes described as a thermoplastic resin (3)). It ispreferred that the third layer contain a polyvinyl acetal resin(hereinafter, sometimes described as a polyvinyl acetal resin (3)) asthe thermoplastic resin (3). It is preferred that the colored layercontain a thermoplastic resin (hereinafter, sometimes described as athermoplastic resin (4)). It is preferred that the colored layer containa polyvinyl acetal resin (hereinafter, sometimes described as apolyvinyl acetal resin (4)) as the thermoplastic resin (4). Thethermoplastic resin (1), the thermoplastic resin (2), the thermoplasticresin (3), and the thermoplastic resin (4) may be the same or differentfrom one another. For still higher sound insulating properties, it ispreferred that the thermoplastic resin (1) be different from thethermoplastic resin (2) and the thermoplastic resin (3). Each of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (1), the polyvinyl acetal resin (2), thepolyvinyl acetal resin (3), and the thermoplastic resin (4) may be thesame or different from one another. For still higher sound insulatingproperties, it is preferred that the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) bedifferent from the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) and the polyvinyl acetalresin (3). One kind of each of the thermoplastic resin (0), thethermoplastic resin (1), the thermoplastic resin (2), the thermoplasticresin (3), and the thermoplastic resin (4) may be used alone and two ormore kinds thereof may be used in combination. One kind of each of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (0), the polyvinyl acetal resin (1), thepolyvinyl acetal resin (2), the polyvinyl acetal resin (3), and thepolyvinyl acetal resin (4) may be used alone and two or more kindsthereof may be used in combination.

Examples of the thermoplastic resin include a polyvinyl acetal resin, anethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, an ethylene-acrylic acidcopolymer resin, a polyurethane resin, an ionomer resin, a polyvinylalcohol resin, and the like. Thermoplastic resins other than these maybe used.

For example, the polyvinyl acetal resin can be produced by acetalizingpolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with an aldehyde. It is preferred that thepolyvinyl acetal resin be an acetalized product of polyvinyl alcohol.For example, the polyvinyl alcohol can be obtained by saponifyingpolyvinyl acetate. The saponification degree of the polyvinyl alcoholgenerally lies within the range of 70 to 99.9% by mole.

From the viewpoint of effectively preventing generation of a void in anend part of laminated glass, and keeping the appearance of laminatedglass excellent, it is preferred that the interlayer film contain apolyvinyl butyral resin or an ionomer resin. From the viewpoint ofeffectively preventing generation of a void in an end part of laminatedglass, and keeping the appearance of laminated glass excellent, it ispreferred that the polyvinyl acetal resin be a polyvinyl butyral resin.From the viewpoint of effectively preventing generation of a void in anend part of laminated glass, and keeping the appearance of laminatedglass excellent, it is preferred that the ionomer resin be a polyvinylacetal ionomer resin.

The polyvinyl acetal ionomer resin is an ionomerized polyvinyl acetalresin. It is preferred that the polyvinyl acetal ionomer resin containpolyvinyl acetal into which an acid group is introduced.

The polyvinyl acetal ionomer resin has, for example, a —CH₂—CH— group ina main chain. The polyvinyl acetal ionomer resin has a polyvinyl acetalskeleton. The polyvinyl acetal skeleton has a —CH₂—CH— group in a mainchain. To the carbon atom in the “—CH—” moiety in a —CH₂—CH— group,another group is bound. In the polyvinyl acetal ionomer resin, it ispreferred that —CH₂—CH— groups be consecutive in the main chain.

For neutralization in obtaining the polyvinyl acetal ionomer resin,metal is used. From the viewpoint of effectively enhancing the shockresistance at low temperature and the self-repairability, the metal ispreferably Na, Li, K, Mg, Zn, Cu, Co, A1, Fe, Ni, Cr or Mn. It ispreferred that the metal contain, in particular, Na.

Examples of the method for producing the polyvinyl acetal ionomer resininclude the following methods (1) to (3). (1) Method of copolymerizingpolyvinyl acetate and a monomer having a group capable of becoming anionic functional group, saponifying, and acetalizing with aldehyde,followed by ionomerization. (2) Method of acetalizing polyvinyl alcohol(PVA) with an aldehyde having a group capable of becoming an ionicfunctional group, followed by ionomerization. (3) Method of acetalizingpolyvinyl acetal with an aldehyde having a group capable of becoming anionic functional group, followed by ionomerization.

Examples of the method for ionomerization include a method of adding ametal-containing compound into a solution, and a method of adding ametal-containing compound during kneading. The metal-containing compoundmay be added in a state of a solution.

It is preferred that the ionic functional group be a carboxyl group, abase of carboxyl group, a sulfonic acid group, a base of sulfonic acidgroup, a sulfinic acid group, a base of sulfinic acid group, a sulfenicacid group, a base of sulfenic acid group, a phosphoric acid group, abase of phosphoric acid group, a phosphonic acid group, a base ofphosphonic acid group, an amino group, or a base of amino group. In thiscase, the effect of ionomerization effectively appears, and the effectof the present invention effectively appears.

From the viewpoint of effectively enhancing the shock resistance at lowtemperature and the self-repairability, the polyvinyl acetal ionomerresin has a content of the ionic functional group of preferably 20% bymole or less, more preferably 10% by mole or less, further preferably 5%by mole or less.

The content of the ionic functional group means a sum of a percentage ofthe group that can become an ionic functional group in the resin, and apercentage of the ionic functional group constituting the metal salt ofthe ionic functional group. The content of the ionic functional groupcan be determined by using NMR or the like.

For example, the content of the ionic functional group can be calculatedfrom an integrated value of the peak originated from the ionicfunctional group (appearing around 45 ppm in the carboxyl group) and thepeak originated from the main chain appearing around 30 ppm in carbonNMR.

The average polymerization degree of the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) ispreferably 200 or more, more preferably 500 or more, even morepreferably 1500 or more, further preferably 1600 or more, especiallypreferably 2600 or more, most preferably 2700 or more, preferably 5000or less, more preferably 4000 or less and further preferably 3500 orless.

When the average polymerization degree is the above-described lowerlimit or more, the penetration resistance of laminated glass is furtherenhanced. When the average polymerization degree is the above upperlimit or less, formation of an interlayer film is facilitated.

The average polymerization degree of the polyvinyl alcohol is determinedby a method in accordance with JIS K6726 “Testing methods for polyvinylalcohol”.

The number of carbon atoms of the acetal group contained in thepolyvinyl acetal resin is not particularly limited. The aldehyde used atthe time of producing the polyvinyl acetal resin is not particularlylimited. It is preferred that the number of carbon atoms of the acetalgroup in the polyvinyl acetal resin fall within the range of 3 to 5 andit is more preferred that the number of carbon atoms of the acetal groupbe 3 or 4. When the number of carbon atoms of the acetal group in thepolyvinyl acetal resin is 3 or more, the glass transition temperature ofthe interlayer film is sufficiently lowered.

The aldehyde is not particularly limited. In general, an aldehyde with 1to 10 carbon atoms is suitably used. Examples of the aldehyde with 1 to10 carbon atoms include formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde,n-butyraldehyde, isobutyraldehyde, n-valeraldehyde,2-ethylbutyraldehyde, n-hexylaldehyde, n-octylaldehyde, n-nonylaldehyde,n-decylaldehyde, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzaldehyde, and the like.The aldehyde is preferably propionaldehyde, n-butyraldehyde,isobutyraldehyde, n-hexylaldehyde, or n-valeraldehyde, more preferablypropionaldehyde, n-butyraldehyde, or isobutyraldehyde, and furtherpreferably n-butyraldehyde. One kind of the aldehyde may be used alone,and two or more kinds thereof may be used in combination.

The content of the hydroxyl group (the amount of hydroxyl groups) of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (0) is preferably 15% by mole or more and morepreferably 18% by mole or more and is preferably 40% by mole or less andmore preferably 35% by mole or less. When the content of the hydroxylgroup is the above lower limit or more, the adhesive force of theinterlayer film is further enhanced. Moreover, when the content of thehydroxyl group is the above upper limit or less, the flexibility of theinterlayer film is enhanced and the handling of the interlayer film isfacilitated.

The content of the hydroxyl group (the amount of hydroxyl groups) of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (1) is preferably 17% by mole or more, morepreferably 20% by mole or more, and further preferably 22% by mole ormore and is preferably 28% by mole or less, more preferably 27% by moleor less, further preferably 25% by mole or less, and especiallypreferably 24% by mole or less. When the content of the hydroxyl groupis the above lower limit or more, the mechanical strength of theinterlayer film is further enhanced. In particular, when the content ofthe hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) is 20% by mole ormore, the resin is high in reaction efficiency and is excellent inproductivity, and moreover, when being 28% by mole or less, the soundinsulating properties of laminated glass are further enhanced. Moreover,when the content of the hydroxyl group is the above upper limit or less,the flexibility of the interlayer film is enhanced and the handling ofthe interlayer film is facilitated.

A preferred range of the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinylacetal resin (4) when the colored layer is embedded in the first layer,is the same with a preferred range of the content of the hydroxyl groupof the polyvinyl acetal resin (1). A preferred range of the content ofthe hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (4) when the coloredlayer is not embedded in the second layer and the third layer and thecolored layer is not a surface layer, is the same with a preferred rangeof the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1).

The contents of the hydroxyl group (hydroxyl group amount) of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin (3) ispreferably 25% by mole or more, more preferably 28% by mole or more,more preferably 30% by mole or more, still more preferably 31.5% by moleor more, further preferably 32% by mole or more, especially preferably33% by mole or more. The contents of the hydroxyl group (hydroxyl groupamount) of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin(3) is preferably 38% by mole or less, more preferably 37% by mole orless, further preferably 36.5% by mole or less, especially preferably36% by mole or less. When the content of the hydroxyl group is the abovelower limit or more, the adhesive force of the interlayer film isfurther enhanced. Moreover, when the content of the hydroxyl group isthe above upper limit or less, the flexibility of the interlayer film isenhanced and the handling of the interlayer film is facilitated.

A preferred range of the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinylacetal resin (4) when the colored layer is embedded in the second layeror the third layer, is the same with a preferred range of the content ofthe hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) and the polyvinylacetal resin (3). A preferred range of the content of the hydroxyl groupof the polyvinyl acetal resin (4) when the colored layer is a surfacelayer, is the same with a preferred range of the content of the hydroxylgroup of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin(3).

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulating properties,it is preferred that the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinylacetal resin (1) be lower than the content of the hydroxyl group of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (2). From the viewpoint of further enhancing thesound insulating properties, it is preferred that the content of thehydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) be lower than thecontent of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (3). Anabsolute value of a difference between the content of the hydroxyl groupof the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) and the content of the hydroxyl groupof the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) is referred to as absolute value A,and an absolute value of a difference between the content of thehydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) and the content of thehydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (3) is referred to asabsolute value B. From the viewpoint of further enhancing the soundinsulating properties, each of the absolute value A and the absolutevalue B is preferably 1% by mole or more, more preferably 5% by mole ormore, further preferably 9% by mole or more, especially preferably 10%by mole or more, most preferably 12% by mole or more. Each of theabsolute value A and the absolute value B is preferably 20% by mole orless.

When the colored layer is embedded in the first layer, and when thecolored layer is not embedded in the second layer and the third layer,and the colored layer is not a surface layer, it is preferred that thecontent of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (4) be lowerthan the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2)from the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulating properties.From the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulating properties,it is preferred that the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinylacetal resin (4) be lower than the content of the hydroxyl group of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (3). An absolute value of a difference betweenthe content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (4) andthe content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) isreferred to as absolute value C, and an absolute value of a differencebetween the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin(4) and the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin(3) is referred to as absolute value D. From the viewpoint of furtherenhancing the sound insulating properties, each of the absolute value Cand the absolute value D is preferably 1% by mole or more, morepreferably 5% by mole or more, further preferably 9% by mole or more,especially preferably 10% by mole or more, most preferably 12% by moleor more. Each of the absolute value C and the absolute value D ispreferably 20% by mole or less.

When the colored layer is embedded in the second layer or the thirdlayer, and when the colored layer is a surface layer, it is preferredthat the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1)be lower than the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetalresin (4) from the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulatingproperties. From the viewpoint of still further enhancing the soundinsulating properties, the absolute value of a difference between thecontent of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) and thecontent of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (4) ispreferably 1% by mole or more, more preferably 5% by mole or more,further preferably 9% by mole or more, especially preferably 10% by moleor more, most preferably 12% by mole or more. An absolute value ofdifference between the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinylacetal resin (1) and the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinylacetal resin (4) is preferably 20% by mole or less.

The content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin is amole fraction, represented in percentage, obtained by dividing theamount of ethylene groups to which the hydroxyl group is bonded by thetotal amount of ethylene groups in the main chain. For example, theamount of ethylene groups to which the hydroxyl group is bonded can bemeasured in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methods for polyvinylbutyral”.

The acetylation degree (the amount of acetyl groups) of the polyvinylacetal resin (0) is preferably 0.1% by mole or more, more preferably0.3% by mole or more, further preferably 0.5% by mole or more and ispreferably 30% by mole or less, more preferably 25% by mole or less, andfurther preferably 20% by mole or less. When the acetylation degree isthe above lower limit or more, the compatibility between the polyvinylacetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When the acetylation degreeis the above upper limit or less, with regard to the interlayer film andlaminated glass, the moisture resistance thereof is enhanced.

The acetylation degree (the amount of acetyl groups) of the polyvinylacetal resin (1) is preferably 0.01% by mole or more, more preferably0.1% by mole or more, even more preferably 7% by mole or more, andfurther preferably 9% by mole or more and is preferably 30% by mole orless, more preferably 25% by mole or less, further preferably 24% bymole or less, and especially preferably 20% by mole or less. When theacetylation degree is the above lower limit or more, the compatibilitybetween the polyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. Whenthe acetylation degree is the above upper limit or less, with regard tothe interlayer film and laminated glass, the moisture resistance thereofis enhanced. In particular, when the acetylation degree of the polyvinylacetal resin (1) is 0.1% by mole or more and is 25% by mole or less, theresulting laminated glass is excellent in penetration resistance.

A preferred range of the acetylation degree of the polyvinyl acetalresin (4) when the colored layer is embedded in the first layer, is thesame with a preferred range of the acetylation degree of the polyvinylacetal resin (1). A preferred range of the acetylation degree of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (4) when the colored layer is not embedded in thesecond layer and the third layer and the colored layer is not a surfacelayer, is the same with a preferred range of the acetylation degree ofthe polyvinyl acetal resin (1).

The acetylation degree (acetyl group amount) of each of the polyvinylacetal resin (2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin (3) is preferably 0.01%by mole or more, more preferably 0.5% by mole or more, preferably 10% bymole or less and more preferably 2% by mole or less. When theacetylation degree is the above lower limit or more, the compatibilitybetween the polyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. Whenthe acetylation degree is the above upper limit or less, with regard tothe interlayer film and laminated glass, the moisture resistance thereofis enhanced.

A preferred range of the acetylation degree of the polyvinyl acetalresin (4) when the colored layer is embedded in the second layer or thethird layer, is the same with a preferred range of the acetylationdegree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin(3). A preferred range of the acetylation degree of the polyvinyl acetalresin (4) when the colored layer is a surface layer, is the same with apreferred range of the acetylation degree of the polyvinyl acetal resin(2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin (3).

The acetylation degree is a mole fraction, represented in percentage,obtained by dividing the amount of ethylene groups to which the acetylgroup is bonded by the total amount of ethylene groups in the mainchain. For example, the amount of ethylene groups to which the acetylgroup is bonded can be measured in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testingmethods for polyvinyl butyral”.

The acetalization degree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (0) (thebutyralization degree in the case of a polyvinyl butyral resin) ispreferably 60% by mole or more, more preferably 63% by mole or more andis preferably 85% by mole or less, more preferably 75% by mole or less,and further preferably 70% by mole or less. When the acetalizationdegree is the above lower limit or more, the compatibility between thepolyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When theacetalization degree is the above upper limit or less, the reaction timerequired for producing the polyvinyl acetal resin is shortened.

The acetalization degree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) (thebutyralization degree in the case of a polyvinyl butyral resin) ispreferably 47% by mole or more and more preferably 60% by mole or moreand is preferably 85% by mole or less, more preferably 80% by mole orless, and further preferably 75% by mole or less. When the acetalizationdegree is the above lower limit or more, the compatibility between thepolyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When theacetalization degree is the above upper limit or less, the reaction timerequired for producing the polyvinyl acetal resin is shortened.

A preferred range of the acetalization degree of the polyvinyl acetalresin (4) when the colored layer is embedded in the first layer, is thesame with a preferred range of the acetalization degree of the polyvinylacetal resin (1). A preferred range of the acetalization degree of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (4) when the colored layer is not embedded in thesecond layer and the third layer and the colored layer is not a surfacelayer, is the same with a preferred range of the acetalization degree ofthe polyvinyl acetal resin (1).

The acetalization degree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) and thepolyvinyl acetal resin (3) (the butyralization degree in the case of apolyvinyl butyral resin) is preferably 55% by mole or more, morepreferably 60% by mole or more, preferably 75% by mole or less and morepreferably 71% by mole or less. When the acetalization degree is theabove lower limit or more, the compatibility between the polyvinylacetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When the acetalizationdegree is the above upper limit or less, the reaction time required forproducing the polyvinyl acetal resin is shortened.

A preferred range of the acetalization degree of the polyvinyl acetalresin (4) when the colored layer is embedded in the second layer or thethird layer, is the same with a preferred range of the acetalizationdegree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin(3). A preferred range of the acetalization degree of the polyvinylacetal resin (4) when the colored layer is a surface layer, is the samewith a preferred range of the acetalization degree of the polyvinylacetal resin (2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin (3).

The acetalization degree is determined in the following manner. First,from the total amount of ethylene groups in the main chain, the amountof ethylene groups to which the hydroxyl group is bonded, and the amountof ethylene groups to which the acetyl group is bonded are subtracted.The obtained value is divided by the total amount of ethylene groups inthe main chain to determine a mole fraction. The mole fractionrepresented in percentage is the acetalization degree.

In this connection, it is preferred that the content of the hydroxylgroup (the amount of hydroxyl groups), the acetalization degree (thebutyralization degree) and the acetylation degree be calculated from theresults measured by a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testingmethods for polyvinyl butyral”. In this context, a method in accordancewith ASTM D1396-92 may be used. When the polyvinyl acetal resin is apolyvinyl butyral resin, the content of the hydroxyl group (the amountof hydroxyl groups), the acetalization degree (the butyralizationdegree) and the acetylation degree can be calculated from the resultsmeasured by a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methods forpolyvinyl butyral”.

(Plasticizer)

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the adhesive force of aninterlayer film, it is preferred that the interlayer film according tothe present invention contain a plasticizer (hereinafter, sometimesdescribed as a plasticizer (0)). It is preferred that the first layercontain a plasticizer (hereinafter, sometimes described as a plasticizer(1)). It is preferred that the second layer contain a plasticizer(hereinafter, sometimes described as a plasticizer (2)). It is preferredthat the third layer contain a plasticizer (hereinafter, sometimesdescribed as a plasticizer (3)). It is preferred that the colored layercontain a plasticizer (hereinafter, sometimes described as a plasticizer(4)). When the thermoplastic resin contained in an interlayer film is apolyvinyl acetal resin, it is especially preferred that the interlayerfilm (the respective layers) contain a plasticizer. It is preferred thata layer containing a polyvinyl acetal resin contain a plasticizer.

The plasticizer is not particularly limited. As the plasticizer, aconventionally known plasticizer can be used. One kind of theplasticizer may be used alone and two or more kinds thereof may be usedin combination.

Examples of the plasticizer include organic ester plasticizers such as amonobasic organic acid ester and a polybasic organic acid ester, organicphosphate plasticizers such as an organic phosphate plasticizer and anorganic phosphite plasticizer, and the like. Organic ester plasticizersare preferred. It is preferred that the plasticizer be a liquidplasticizer.

Examples of the monobasic organic acid ester include a glycol esterobtained by the reaction of a glycol with a monobasic organic acid, andthe like. Examples of the glycol include triethylene glycol,tetraethylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, and the like. Examples of themonobasic organic acid include butyric acid, isobutyric acid, caproicacid, 2-ethylbutyric acid, heptanoic acid, n-octylic acid,2-ethylhexanoic acid, n-nonylic acid, decanoic acid, and the like.

Examples of the polybasic organic acid ester include an ester compoundof a polybasic organic acid and an alcohol having a linear or branchedstructure of 4 to 8 carbon atoms. Examples of the polybasic organic acidinclude adipic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, and the like.

Examples of the organic ester plasticizer include triethylene glycoldi-2-ethyilpropanoate, triethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate,triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate, triethylene glycol dicaprylate,triethylene glycol di-n-octanoate, triethylene glycol di-n-heptanoate,tetraethylene glycol di-n-heptanoate, dibutyl sebacate, dioctyl azelate,dibutyl carbitol adipate, ethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate,1,3-propylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, 1,4-butylene glycoldi-2-ethylbutyrate, diethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, diethyleneglycol di-2-ethylhexanoate, dipropylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate,triethylene glycol di-2-ethylpentanoate, tetraethylene glycoldi-2-ethylbutyrate, diethylene glycol dicaprylate, dihexyl adipate,dioctyl adipate, hexyl cyclohexyl adipate, a mixture of heptyl adipateand nonyl adipate, diisononyl adipate, diisodecyl adipate, heptyl nonyladipate, dibutyl sebacate, oil-modified sebacic alkyds, a mixture of aphosphoric acid ester and an adipic acid ester, and the like. Organicester plasticizers other than these may be used. Other adipic acidesters other than the above-described adipic acid esters may be used.

Examples of the organic phosphate plasticizer include tributoxyethylphosphate, isodecyl phenyl phosphate, triisopropyl phosphate, and thelike.

It is preferred that the plasticizer be a diester plasticizerrepresented by the following formula (1).

In the foregoing formula (1), R1 and R2 each represent an organic groupwith 5 to 10 carbon atoms, R3 represents an ethylene group, anisopropylene group, or a n-propylene group, and p represents an integerof 3 to 10. It is preferred that R1 and R2 in the foregoing formula (1)each be an organic group with 6 to 10 carbon atoms.

It is preferred that the plasticizer include triethylene glycoldi-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) or triethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate (3GH)and it is more preferred that the plasticizer include triethylene glycoldi-2-ethylhexanoate.

In the interlayer film, the content of the plasticizer (0) relative to100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin (0) is referred to ascontent (0). The content (0) is preferably 5 parts by weight or more,more preferably 25 parts by weight or more, further preferably parts byweight or more, and is preferably 100 parts by weight or less, morepreferably 60 parts by weight or less, further preferably 50 parts byweight or less. When the content (0) is the above lower limit or more,the penetration resistance of laminated glass is further enhanced. Whenthe content (0) is the above upper limit or less, the transparency ofthe interlayer film is further enhanced.

In the first layer, the content of the plasticizer (1) relative to 100parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin (1) is referred to as content(1). The content (1) is preferably 50 parts by weight or more, morepreferably 55 parts by weight or more, further preferably 60 parts byweight or more. The content (1) is preferably 100 parts by weight orless, more preferably 90 parts by weight or less, further preferably 85parts by weight or less, especially preferably 80 parts by weight orless. When the content (1) is the above lower limit or more, theflexibility of the interlayer film is enhanced and the handling of theinterlayer film is facilitated. When the content (1) is the above upperlimit or less, the penetration resistance of laminated glass is furtherenhanced.

When the colored layer is embedded in the first layer, a preferred rangeof the content of the plasticizer (4) relative to 100 parts by weight ofthe thermoplastic resin (4) (hereinafter, sometimes described as content(4)) is the same with a preferred range of the content (1) in thecolored layer. When the colored layer is not embedded in the secondlayer and the third layer, and the colored layer is not a surface layer,a preferred range of the content of the plasticizer (4) relative to 100parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin (4) (hereinafter, sometimesdescribed as content (4)) is the same with a preferred range of thecontent (1) in the colored layer.

In the second layer, the content of the plasticizer (2) relative to 100parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin (2) is referred to as content(2). In the third layer, the content of the plasticizer (3) relative to100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin (3) is referred to ascontent (3). Each of the content (2) and the content (3) is preferably 5parts by weight or more, more preferably 10 parts by weight or more,still more preferably 15 parts by weight or more, further preferablyparts by weight or more, especially preferably 24 parts by weight ormore, and most preferably 25 parts by weight or more. Each of thecontent (2) and the content (3) is preferably 45 parts by weight orless, more preferably 40 parts by weight or less, further preferably 35parts by weight or less, especially preferably 32 parts by weight orless, and most preferably 30 parts by weight or less. When the content(2) and the content (3) are the above lower limit or more, theflexibility of the interlayer film is enhanced and the handling of theinterlayer film is facilitated. When the content (2) and the content (3)are the above upper limit or less, the penetration resistance oflaminated glass is further enhanced.

A preferred range of the content of the plasticizer (4) relative to 100parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin (4) (hereinafter, sometimesdescribed as content (4)) when the colored layer is embedded in thesecond layer or the third layer, is the same with a preferred range ofthe content (2) and the content (3). A preferred range of the content ofthe plasticizer (4) relative to 100 parts by weight of the thermoplasticresin (4) (hereinafter, sometimes described as content (4)) when thecolored layer is a surface layer, is the same with a preferred range ofthe content (2) and the content (3).

For the purpose of enhancing the sound insulating properties oflaminated glass, it is preferred that the content (1) be larger than thecontent (2) and it is preferred that the content (1) be larger than thecontent (3).

For the purpose of enhancing the sound insulating properties oflaminated glass, it is preferred that the content (4) be larger than thecontent (2) and it is preferred that the content (4) be larger than thecontent (3), when the colored layer is embedded in the first layer andwhen the colored layer is not a surface layer.

For the purpose of enhancing the sound insulating properties oflaminated glass, it is preferred that the content (1) be larger than thecontent (4) when the colored layer is embedded in the second layer orthe third layer, and when the colored layer is a surface layer.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulating property oflaminated glass, each of the absolute value of difference between thecontent (2) and the content (1) and the absolute value of differencebetween the content (3) and the content (1) is preferably parts byweight or more, more preferably 15 parts by weight or more, and furtherpreferably 20 parts by weight or more. Each of the absolute value ofdifference between the content (2) and the content (1) and the absolutevalue of difference between the content (3) and the content (1) ispreferably 80 parts by weight or less, more preferably 75 parts byweight or less, further preferably 70 parts by weight or less.

When the colored layer is embedded in the first layer, there may be acase that the colored layer is not embedded in the second layer and thethird layer, and the colored layer is not a surface layer. In this case,from the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulating property oflaminated glass, each of the absolute value of difference between thecontent (2) and the content (4) and the absolute value of differencebetween the content (3) and the content (4) is preferably 10 parts byweight or more, more preferably 15 parts by weight or more, and furtherpreferably 20 parts by weight or more. Each of the absolute value ofdifference between the content (2) and the content (4) and the absolutevalue of difference between the content (3) and the content (4) ispreferably 80 parts by weight or less, more preferably 75 parts byweight or less, further preferably 70 parts by weight or less.

When the colored layer is embedded in the second layer or the thirdlayer, and when the colored layer is a surface layer, the absolute valueof difference between the content (4) and the content (1) is preferably10 parts by weight or more, more preferably 15 parts by weight or more,and further preferably 20 parts by weight or more from the viewpoint offurther enhancing the sound insulating property of laminated glass. Theabsolute value of difference between the content (4) and the content (1)is preferably 80 parts by weight or less, more preferably 75 parts byweight or less, further preferably 70 parts by weight or less.

(Heat Shielding Substance)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a heat shieldingsubstance (heat shielding compound). It is preferred that the firstlayer contain a heat shielding substance. It is preferred that thesecond layer contain a heat shielding substance. It is preferred thatthe third layer contain a heat shielding substance. It is preferred thatthe colored layer contain a heat shielding substance. One kind of theheat shielding substance may be used alone, and two or more kindsthereof may be used in combination.

It is preferred that the heat shielding substance contain at least onekind of Ingredient X among a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyaninecompound, and an anthracyanine compound or contain heat shieldingparticles. In this case, the heat shielding compound may be constitutedof both of the Ingredient X and the heat shielding particles.

Ingredient X:

It is preferred that the interlayer film include at least one kind ofIngredient X among a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyaninecompound, and an anthracyanine compound. It is preferred that the firstlayer contain the Ingredient X. It is preferred that the second layercontain the Ingredient X. It is preferred that the third layer containthe Ingredient X. It is preferred that the colored layer contain theIngredient X. The Ingredient X is a heat shielding substance. One kindof the Ingredient X may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof maybe used in combination.

The Ingredient X is not particularly limited. As the Ingredient X,conventionally known phthalocyanine compound, naphthalocyanine compoundand anthracyanine compound can be used.

Examples of the Ingredient X include phthalocyanine, a derivative ofphthalocyanine, naphthalocyanine, a derivative of naphthalocyanine,anthracyanine, and a derivative of anthracyanine, and the like. It ispreferred that each of the phthalocyanine compound and the derivative ofphthalocyanine have a phthalocyanine skeleton. It is preferred that eachof the naphthalocyanine compound and the derivative of naphthalocyaninehave a naphthalocyanine skeleton. It is preferred that each of theanthracyanine compound and the derivative of anthracyanine have ananthracyanine skeleton.

With regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, from theviewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties thereof, itis preferred that the Ingredient X be at least one kind selected fromthe group consisting of phthalocyanine, a derivative of phthalocyanine,naphthalocyanine and a derivative of naphthalocyanine, and it is morepreferred that the Ingredient X be at least one kind amongphthalocyanine and a derivative of phthalocyanine.

From the viewpoints of effectively enhancing the heat shieldingproperties and maintaining the visible light transmittance at a higherlevel over a long period of time, it is preferred that the Ingredient Xcontain vanadium atoms or copper atoms. It is preferred that theIngredient X contain vanadium atoms and it is also preferred that theIngredient X contain copper atoms. It is more preferred that theIngredient X be at least one kind among phthalocyanine containingvanadium atoms or copper atoms and a derivative of phthalocyaninecontaining vanadium atoms or copper atoms. With regard to the interlayerfilm and laminated glass, from the viewpoint of still further enhancingthe heat shielding properties thereof, it is preferred that theIngredient X have a structural unit in which an oxygen atom is bonded toa vanadium atom.

In 100% by weight of the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of a layercontaining the Ingredient X (a first layer, a second layer, a thirdlayer, or a colored layer), the content of the Ingredient X ispreferably 0.001% by weight or more, more preferably 0.005% by weight ormore, further preferably 0.01% by weight or more, especially preferably0.02% by weight or more. In 100% by weight of the interlayer film or in100% by weight of a layer containing the Ingredient X (a first layer, asecond layer, a third layer, or a colored layer), the content of theIngredient X is preferably 0.2% by weight or less, more preferably 0.1%by weight or less, further preferably 0.05% by weight or less,especially preferably 0.04% by weight or less. When the content of theIngredient X is the above lower limit or more and the above upper limitor less, the heat shielding properties are sufficiently enhanced and thevisible light transmittance is sufficiently enhanced. For example, it ispossible to make the visible light transmittance 70% or more.

Heat Shielding Particles:

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain heat shieldingparticles. It is preferred that the first layer contain the heatshielding particles. It is preferred that the second layer contain theheat shielding particles. It is preferred that the third layer containthe heat shielding particles. It is preferred that the colored layercontain the heat shielding particles. The heat shielding particle is ofa heat shielding substance. By the use of heat shielding particles,infrared rays (heat rays) can be effectively cut off. One kind of theheat shielding particles may be used alone, and two or more kindsthereof may be used in combination.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties oflaminated glass, it is more preferred that the heat shielding particlesbe metal oxide particles. It is preferred that the heat shieldingparticle be a particle (a metal oxide particle) formed from an oxide ofa metal.

The energy amount of an infrared ray with a wavelength of 780 nm orlonger which is longer than that of visible light is small as comparedwith an ultraviolet ray. However, the thermal action of infrared rays islarge, and when infrared rays are absorbed into a substance, heat isreleased from the substance. Accordingly, infrared rays are generallycalled heat rays. By the use of the heat shielding particles, infraredrays (heat rays) can be effectively cut off. In this connection, theheat shielding particle means a particle capable of absorbing infraredrays.

Specific examples of the heat shielding particles include metal oxideparticles such as aluminum-doped tin oxide particles, indium-doped tinoxide particles, antimony-doped tin oxide particles (ATO particles),gallium-doped zinc oxide particles (GZO particles), indium-doped zincoxide particles (IZO particles), aluminum-doped zinc oxide particles(AZO particles), niobium-doped titanium oxide particles, sodium-dopedtungsten oxide particles, cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles,thallium-doped tungsten oxide particles, rubidium-doped tungsten oxideparticles, tin-doped indium oxide particles (ITO particles), tin-dopedzinc oxide particles and silicon-doped zinc oxide particles, lanthanumhexaboride (LaB₆) particles, and the like. Heat shielding particlesother than these may be used. Since the heat ray shielding function ishigh, preferred are metal oxide particles, more preferred are ATOparticles, GZO particles, IZO particles, ITO particles or tungsten oxideparticles, and especially preferred are ITO particles or tungsten oxideparticles. In particular, since the heat ray shielding function is highand the particles are readily available, preferred are tin-doped indiumoxide particles (ITO particles), and also preferred are tungsten oxideparticles.

With regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, from theviewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties thereof, itis preferred that the tungsten oxide particles be metal-doped tungstenoxide particles. Examples of the “tungsten oxide particles” includemetal-doped tungsten oxide particles. Specifically, examples of themetal-doped tungsten oxide particles include sodium-doped tungsten oxideparticles, cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles, thallium-dopedtungsten oxide particles, rubidium-doped tungsten oxide particles, andthe like.

With regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, from theviewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties thereof,cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles are especially preferred. Withregard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, from the viewpoint ofstill further enhancing the heat shielding properties thereof, it ispreferred that the cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles be tungstenoxide particles represented by the formula: Cs_(0.33)WO₃.

The average particle diameter of the heat shielding particles ispreferably 0.01 μm or more, more preferably 0.02 μm or more, preferably0.1 μm or less and more preferably 0.05 μm or less. When the averageparticle diameter is the above lower limit or more, the heat rayshielding properties are sufficiently enhanced. When the averageparticle diameter is the above upper limit or less, the dispersibilityof heat shielding particles is enhanced.

The “average particle diameter” refers to the volume average particlediameter. The average particle diameter can be measured using a particlesize distribution measuring apparatus (“UPA-EX150” available fromNIKKISO CO., LTD.), or the like.

In 100% by weight of the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of a layercontaining the heat shielding particles (a first layer, a second layer,a third layer, or a colored layer), the content of the heat shieldingparticles (in particular, the content of tungsten oxide particles) ispreferably 0.01% by weight or more, more preferably 0.1% by weight ormore, further preferably 1% by weight or more, especially preferably1.5% by weight or more. In 100% by weight of the interlayer film or in100% by weight of a layer containing the heat shielding particles (afirst layer, a second layer, a third layer, or a colored layer), thecontent of the heat shielding particles (in particular, the content oftungsten oxide particles) is preferably 6% by weight or less, morepreferably 5.5% by weight or less, further preferably 4% by weight orless, especially preferably 3.5% by weight or less, most preferably 3%by weight or less. When the content of the heat shielding particles isthe above lower limit or more and the above upper limit or less, theheat shielding properties are sufficiently enhanced and the visiblelight transmittance is sufficiently enhanced.

(Metal Salt)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain at least one kind ofmetal salt (hereinafter, sometimes described as Metal salt M) among analkali metal salt, an alkaline earth metal salt, and a magnesium salt.It is preferred that the first layer contain the Metal salt M. It ispreferred that the second layer contain the Metal salt M. It ispreferred that the third layer contain the Metal salt M. It is preferredthat the colored layer contain the Metal salt M. By the use of the Metalsalt M, controlling the adhesivity between the interlayer film and alamination glass member such as a glass plate or the adhesivity betweenrespective layers in the interlayer film is facilitated. One kind of theMetal salt M may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof may beused in combination.

It is preferred that the Metal salt M contain at least one kind of metalselected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr andBa. It is preferred that the metal salt included in the interlayer filmcontain at least one kind of metal among K and Mg.

Moreover, it is more preferred that the Metal salt M be an alkali metalsalt of an organic acid with 2 to 16 carbon atoms, an alkaline earthmetal salt of an organic acid with 2 to 16 carbon atoms, and a magnesiumsalt of an organic acid with 2 to 16 carbon atoms, and it is furtherpreferred that the Metal salt M be a magnesium carboxylate with 2 to 16carbon atoms or a potassium carboxylate with 2 to 16 carbon atoms.

Examples of the magnesium carboxylate with 2 to 16 carbon atoms and thepotassium carboxylate with 2 to 16 carbon atoms include magnesiumacetate, potassium acetate, magnesium propionate, potassium propionate,magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate, potassium 2-ethylbutanoate, magnesium2-ethylhexanoate, potassium 2-ethylhexanoate, and the like.

The total of the contents of Mg and K in an interlayer film containingthe Metal salt M or a layer containing the Metal salt M (a first layer,a second layer, a third layer, or a colored layer) is preferably 5 ppmor more, more preferably 10 ppm or more, and further preferably 20 ppmor more and is preferably 300 ppm or less, more preferably 250 ppm orless, and further preferably 200 ppm or less. When the total of thecontents of Mg and K is the above lower limit or more and the aboveupper limit or less, the adhesivity between the interlayer film and aglass plate or the adhesivity between respective layers in theinterlayer film can be further well controlled.

(Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain an ultraviolet rayscreening agent. It is preferred that the first layer contain anultraviolet ray screening agent. It is preferred that the second layercontain an ultraviolet ray screening agent. It is preferred that thethird layer contain an ultraviolet ray screening agent. It is preferredthat the colored layer contain an ultraviolet ray screening agent. Bythe use of an ultraviolet ray screening agent, even when the interlayerfilm and the laminated glass are used for a long period of time, thevisible light transmittance becomes further difficult to be lowered. Onekind of the ultraviolet ray screening agent may be used alone, and twoor more kinds thereof may be used in combination.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent include an ultravioletray absorber. It is preferred that the ultraviolet ray screening agentbe an ultraviolet ray absorber.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent include an ultravioletray screening agent containing a metal atom, an ultraviolet rayscreening agent containing a metal oxide, an ultraviolet ray screeningagent having a benzotriazole structure (a benzotriazole compound), anultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzophenone structure (abenzophenone compound), an ultraviolet ray screening agent having atriazine structure (a triazine compound), an ultraviolet ray screeningagent having a malonic acid ester structure (a malonic acid estercompound), an ultraviolet ray screening agent having an oxanilidestructure (an oxanilide compound), an ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a benzoate structure (a benzoate compound), and the like.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent containing a metal atominclude platinum particles, particles in which the surface of platinumparticles is coated with silica, palladium particles, particles in whichthe surface of palladium particles is coated with silica, and the like.It is preferred that the ultraviolet ray screening agent not be heatshielding particles.

The ultraviolet ray screening agent is preferably an ultraviolet rayscreening agent having a benzotriazole structure, an ultraviolet rayscreening agent having a benzophenone structure, an ultraviolet rayscreening agent having a triazine structure, or an ultraviolet rayscreening agent having a benzoate structure. The ultraviolet rayscreening agent is more preferably an ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a benzotriazole structure or an ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a benzophenone structure, and is further preferably anultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzotriazole structure.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent containing a metal oxideinclude zinc oxide, titanium oxide, cerium oxide, and the like.Furthermore, with regard to the ultraviolet ray screening agentcontaining a metal oxide, the surface thereof may be coated with anymaterial. Examples of the coating material for the surface of theultraviolet ray screening agent containing a metal oxide include aninsulating metal oxide, a hydrolyzable organosilicon compound, asilicone compound, and the like.

Examples of the insulating metal oxide include silica, alumina,zirconia, and the like. For example, the insulating metal oxide has aband-gap energy of 5.0 eV or more.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzotriazolestructure include 2-(2′-hydroxy-5′-methylphenyl)benzotriazole (“TinuvinP” available from BASF Japan Ltd.),2-(2′-hydroxy-3′,5′-di-t-butylphenyl)benzotriazole (“Tinuvin 320”available from BASF Japan Ltd.),2-(2′-hydroxy-3′-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole (“Tinuvin326” available from BASF Japan Ltd.),2-(2′-hydroxy-3′,5′-di-amylphenyl)benzotriazole (“Tinuvin 328” availablefrom BASF Japan Ltd.), and the like. It is preferred that theultraviolet ray screening agent be an ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a benzotriazole structure containing a halogen atom, and it ismore preferred that the ultraviolet ray screening agent be anultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzotriazole structurecontaining a chlorine atom, because those are excellent in ultravioletray screening performance.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzophenonestructure include octabenzone (“Chimassorb 81” available from BASF JapanLtd.), and the like.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a triazinestructure include “LA-F70” available from ADEKA CORPORATION,2-(4,6-diphenyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-5-[(hexyl)oxy]-phenol (“Tinuvin1577FF” available from BASF Japan Ltd.), and the like.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a malonic acidester structure include dimethyl 2-(p-methoxybenzylidene)malonate,tetraethyl-2,2-(1,4-phenylenedimethylidene)bismalonate,2-(p-methoxybenzylidene)-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)malonate,and the like.

Examples of a commercial product of the ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a malonic acid ester structure include Hostavin B-CAP, HostavinPR-25 and Hostavin PR-31 (any of these is available from Clariant JapanK.K.).

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having an oxanilidestructure include a kind of oxalic acid diamide having a substitutedaryl group and the like on the nitrogen atom such asN-(2-ethylphenyl)-N′-(2-ethoxy-5-t-butylphenyl)oxalic acid diamide,N-(2-ethylphenyl)-N′-(2-ethoxy-phenyl)oxalic acid diamide and2-ethyl-2′-ethoxy-oxanilide (“Sanduvor VSU” available from ClariantJapan K.K.).

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzoatestructure include 2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl-3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (“Tinuvin 120” available from BASFJapan Ltd.), and the like.

In 100% by weight of the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of a layercontaining the ultraviolet ray screening agent (a first layer, a secondlayer, a third layer, or a colored layer), the content of theultraviolet ray screening agent and the content of the benzotriazolecompound are preferably 0.1% by weight or more, more preferably 0.2% byweight or more, further preferably 0.3% by weight or more, especiallypreferably 0.5% by weight or more. In this case, reduction in visiblelight transmittance after a lapse of the term is further prevented. In100% by weight of the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of a layercontaining the ultraviolet ray screening agent (a first layer, a secondlayer, a third layer, or a colored layer), the content of theultraviolet ray screening agent and the content of the benzotriazolecompound are preferably 2.5% by weight or less, more preferably 2% byweight or less, further preferably 1% by weight or less, especiallypreferably 0.8% by weight or less. In particular, by setting the contentof the ultraviolet ray screening agent to be 0.2% by weight or more in100% by weight of a layer containing the ultraviolet ray screeningagent, with regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, thelowering in visible light transmittance thereof after the lapse of acertain period of time can be significantly suppressed.

(Oxidation Inhibitor)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain an oxidation inhibitor.It is preferred that the first layer contain an oxidation inhibitor. Itis preferred that the second layer contain an oxidation inhibitor. It ispreferred that the third layer contain an oxidation inhibitor. It ispreferred that the colored layer contain an oxidation inhibitor. Onekind of the oxidation inhibitor may be used alone, and two or more kindsthereof may be used in combination.

Examples of the oxidation inhibitor include a phenol-based oxidationinhibitor, a sulfur-based oxidation inhibitor, a phosphorus-basedoxidation inhibitor, and the like. The phenol-based oxidation inhibitoris an oxidation inhibitor having a phenol skeleton. The sulfur-basedoxidation inhibitor is an oxidation inhibitor containing a sulfur atom.The phosphorus-based oxidation inhibitor is an oxidation inhibitorcontaining a phosphorus atom.

It is preferred that the oxidation inhibitor be a phenol-based oxidationinhibitor or a phosphorus-based oxidation inhibitor.

Examples of the phenol-based oxidation inhibitor include2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol (BHT), butyl hydroxyanisole (BHA),2,6-di-t-butyl-4-ethylphenol, stearylR-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate,2,2′-methylenebis-(4-methyl-6-butylphenol),2,2′-methylenebis-(4-ethyl-6-t-butylphenol),4,4′-butylidene-bis-(3-methyl-6-t-butylphenol),1,1,3-tris-(2-methyl-hydroxy-5-t-butylphenyl)butane,tetrakis[methylene-3-(3′,5′-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]methane,1,3,3-tris-(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-t-butylphenol)butane,1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene,bis(3,3′-t-butylphenol)butyric acid glycol ester,bis(3-t-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylbenzenepropanoicacid)ethylenebis(oxyethylene), and the like. One kind or two or morekinds among these oxidation inhibitors are suitably used.

Examples of the phosphorus-based oxidation inhibitor include tridecylphosphite, tris(tridecyl) phosphite, triphenyl phosphite, trinonylphenylphosphite, bis(tridecyl)pentaerithritol diphosphite,bis(decyl)pentaerithritol diphosphite, tris(2,4-di-t-butylphenyl)phosphite, bis(2,4-di-t-butyl-6-methylphenyl)ethyl ester phosphorousacid, 2,2′-methylenebis(4,6-di-t-butyl-1-phenyloxy)(2-ethylhexyloxy)phosphorus, and the like. One kind or two or more kindsamong these oxidation inhibitors are suitably used.

Examples of a commercial product of the oxidation inhibitor include“IRGANOX 245” available from BASF Japan Ltd., “IRGAFOS 168” availablefrom BASF Japan Ltd., “IRGAFOS 38” available from BASF Japan Ltd.,“Sumilizer BHT” available from Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., “H-BHT”available from Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., “IRGANOX 1010”available from BASF Japan Ltd., and “ADK STAB AO-40” available fromADEKA CORPORATION.

With regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, in order tomaintain high visible light transmittance thereof over a long period oftime, the content of the oxidation inhibitor is preferably 0.03% byweight or more, more preferably 0.1% by weight or more in 100% by weightof the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of the layer containing theoxidation inhibitor (a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, or acolored layer). Moreover, since an effect commensurate with the additionof an oxidation inhibitor is not attained, it is preferred that thecontent of the oxidation inhibitor be 2% by weight or less in 100% byweight of the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of the layercontaining the oxidation inhibitor.

(Light Stabilizer)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a light stabilizer. Itis preferred that the first layer contain a light stabilizer. It ispreferred that the second layer contain a light stabilizer. It ispreferred that the third layer contain a light stabilizer. It ispreferred that the colored layer contain a light stabilizer. By usingthe light stabilizer, discoloration is further suppressed and thevisible light transmittance is less likely to lower even when theinterlayer film is used over a long term or exposed to sunlight. Onekind of the light stabilizer may be used alone and two or more kindsthereof may be used in combination.

From the viewpoint of further suppressing the discoloration, it ispreferred that the light stabilizer be a hindered amine lightstabilizer.

Examples of the hindered amine light stabilizer include hindered aminelight stabilizers in which an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or a hydrogenatom is bonded to a nitrogen atom of the piperidine structure. From theviewpoint of further suppressing the discoloration, a hindered aminelight stabilizer in which an alkyl group or an alkoxy group is bonded toa nitrogen atom of the piperidine structure is preferred. The hinderedamine light stabilizer is preferably a hindered amine light stabilizerin which an alkyl group is bonded to a nitrogen atom of the piperidinestructure, and also preferably a hindered amine light stabilizer inwhich an alkoxy group is bonded to a nitrogen atom of the piperidinestructure.

As the hindered amine light stabilizer in which an alkyl group is bondedto a nitrogen atom of the piperidine structure, “Tinuvin 765” and“Tinuvin 622SF” available from BASF, and “ADK STAB LA-52” available fromADEKA, or the like can be recited.

As the hindered amine light stabilizer in which an alkoxy group isbonded to a nitrogen atom of the piperidine structure, “TinuvinXT-850FF” and “Tinuvin XT-855FF” available from BASF, and “ADK STABLA-81” available from ADEKA, or the like can be recited.

As the hindered amine light stabilizer in which a hydrogen atom isbonded to a nitrogen atom of the piperidine structure, “Tinuvin 770DF”available from BASF, and “Hostavin N24” available from Clariant, or thelike can be recited.

From the viewpoint of further suppressing the discoloration, the lightstabilizer has a molecular weight of preferably 2000 or less, morepreferably 1000 or less, further preferably 700 or less.

In 100% by weight of the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of a layercontaining the light stabilizer (a first layer, a second layer, a thirdlayer, or a colored layer), the content of the light stabilizer ispreferably 0.0025% by weight or more, more preferably 0.025% by weightor more, and is preferably 0.5% by weight or less, more preferably 0.3%by weight or less. When the content of the light stabilizer is the abovelower limit or more and the above upper limit or less, discoloration isefficiently suppressed.

(Coloring Agent)

The interlayer film contains a coloring agent in the colored part. Thecolored layer contains a coloring agent.

One kind of the coloring agent may be used alone and two or more kindsthereof may be used in combination.

Examples of the coloring agent include a pigment, a dye and the like.

From the viewpoint of achieving satisfactory coloring and effectivelysuppressing the discoloration, it is preferred that the coloring agentbe a pigment. Examples of the pigment include a dark red-brown mixedpigment in which a black pigment carbon black, a red pigment (C.I.Pigment red), a blue pigment (C.I. Pigment blue), and a yellow pigment(C.I. Pigment yellow) are mixed.

Examples of the dyes include a pyrene-based dye, an aminoketone-baseddye, an anthraquinone-based dye, and an azo-based dye.

Examples of the pyrene-based dye include Solvent Green 5 (CAS79869-59-3)and Solvent Green 7 (CAS6358-69-6).

Examples of the aminoketone-based dye include Solvent Yellow 98(CAS12671-74-8), Solvent Yellow 85 (CAS12271-01-1) and Solvent Red 179(CAS8910-94-5), and Solvent Red 135 (CAS71902-17-5).

Examples of the anthraquinone-based dye include Solvent Yellow 163(CAS13676091-0), Solvent Red 207 (CAS15958-69-6), Disperse Red 92(CAS12236-11-2), Solvent Violet 13 (CAS81-48-1), Disperse Violet 31(CAS6408-72-6), Solvent Blue 97 (CAS61969-44-6), Solvent Blue 45(CAS37229-23-5), Solvent Blue 104 (CAS116-75-6) and Disperse Blue 214(CAS104491-84-1).

Examples of the azo-based dye include Solvent Yellow 30 (CAS3321-10-4),Solvent Red 164 (CAS70956-30-8), and Disperse Blue 146 (CAS88650-91-3).

In 100% by weight of the colored part or in 100% by weight of thecolored layer, the content of the coloring agent is preferably 0.00001%by weight or more, more preferably 0.0001% by weight or more, furtherpreferably 0.001% by weight or more, especially preferably 0.01% byweight or more, most preferably 0.03% by weight or more. In 100% byweight of the colored part or in 100% by weight of the colored layer,the content of the coloring agent is preferably 0.2% by weight or less,more preferably 0.1% by weight or less, further preferably 0.08% byweight or less.

(Other Ingredients)

Each of the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, and thecolored layer may contain additives such as a coupling agent, adispersing agent, a surfactant, a flame retardant, an antistatic agent,an adhesivity adjusting agent other than metal salt, amoisture-resistance agent, a fluorescent brightening agent, and aninfrared ray absorber, as necessary. One kind of these additives may beused alone, and two or more kinds thereof may be used in combination.

(Other Details of Interlayer Film)

The distance between one end and the other end of the interlayer film ispreferably 0.5 m or more, more preferably 0.8 m or more, and especiallypreferably 1 m or more, and is preferably 3 m or less, more preferably 2m or less, and especially preferably 1.5 m or less. When the interlayerfilm has a lengthwise direction and a widthwise direction, the distancebetween one end and the other end is the distance in the longitudinaldirection of the interlayer film. When the interlayer film has a squareplanar shape, the distance between one end and the other end is thedistance between one end and the other end that are opposed to eachother.

In the case of a multilayer interlayer film, the glass transitiontemperature of the first layer is preferably 30° C. or less, morepreferably 20° C. or less, further preferably 10° C. or less from theviewpoint of further improving the sound insulating properties oflaminated glass The glass transition temperature of the first layer ispreferably −15° C. or more.

The thickness of the interlayer film is not particularly limited. Fromthe viewpoint of the practical aspect and the viewpoint of sufficientlyenhancing the heat shielding property, the thickness of the interlayerfilm is preferably 0.1 mm or more, and more preferably 0.25 mm or moreand is preferably 3 mm or less, and more preferably 1.5 mm or less. Whenthe thickness of the interlayer film is the above-described lower limitor more, the penetration resistance of laminated glass is enhanced. Whenthe thickness of the interlayer film is the above upper limit or less,the transparency of the interlayer film is further improved.

The thickness of the interlayer film is designated as T. From theviewpoint of making a void more difficult to be generated in an end partof laminated glass, and further suppressing deterioration intransparency of laminated glass in the case of a multi-layeredinterlayer film, the thickness of the first layer (preferably thethickness in the non-colored part) is preferably 0.0625T or more, morepreferably 0.1T or more, and is preferably 0.375T or less, and morepreferably 0.25T or less.

From the viewpoint of making a void more difficult to be generated in anend part of laminated glass, and further suppressing deterioration intransparency of laminated glass, the thickness of each of the secondlayer and the third layer (preferably the thickness in the non-coloredpart) is preferably 0.625T or more, more preferably 0.75T or more, andis preferably 0.9375T or less, more preferably 0.9T or less. When thethickness of each of the second layer and the third layer is theabove-described lower limit or more and the above-described upper limitor less, bleeding out of the plasticizer can be suppressed.

From the viewpoint of making a void more difficult to be generated in anend part of laminated glass, a total thickness of the second layer andthe third layer (preferably the thickness in the non-colored part) ispreferably 0.625T or more, more preferably 0.75T or more, and ispreferably 0.9375T or less, and more preferably 0.9T or less when theinterlayer film includes the second layer and the third layer. When thetotal thickness of the second layer and the third layer is theabove-described lower limit or more and the above-described upper limitor less, bleeding out of the plasticizer can be suppressed.

The interlayer film may be an interlayer film having a uniformthickness, and may be an interlayer film having varying thickness. Thesectional shape of the interlayer film may be a rectangular shape andmay be a wedge-like shape.

The method for producing the interlayer film is not particularlylimited. In the case of a single-layered interlayer film, examples ofthe production method of the interlayer film include a method ofextruding a resin composition with an extruder. One exemplary method forforming the interlayer film in the case of a multi-layered interlayerfilm includes separately forming respective layers by using resincompositions for forming respective layers, and then layering theobtained layers. Further, one exemplary method for forming theinterlayer film includes co-extruding resin compositions for formingrespective layers to layer the respective layers. A production method ofextrusion-molding is preferred because the method is suitable forcontinuous production.

For the reason of excellent production efficiency of the interlayerfilm, it is preferred that the second layer and the third layer containthe same polyvinyl acetal resin. For the reason of excellent productionefficiency of the interlayer film, it is preferred that the second layerand the third layer contain the same polyvinyl acetal resin and the sameplasticizer. For the reason of excellent production efficiency of theinterlayer film, it is further preferred that the second layer and thethird layer be formed of the same resin composition.

It is preferred that the interlayer film have protrusions and recesseson at least one surface of the surfaces of both sides. It is preferredthat the interlayer film have protrusions and recesses on surfaces ofboth sides. Examples of the method for forming the protrusions andrecesses include, but are not particularly limited to, a lip embossmethod, an emboss roll method, a calender roll method, and a profileextrusion method. The emboss roll method is preferred because a largenumber of embosses of the protrusions and recesses, which is aquantitatively constant protrusion and recess pattern, can be formed.

(Other Details of Laminated Glass)

The laminated glass according to the present invention includes a firstlamination glass member, a second lamination glass member, and aninterlayer film arranged between the first lamination glass member andthe second lamination glass member. The interlayer film is theinterlayer film for laminated glass as described above. On the firstsurface (one surface) side in the interlayer film, the first laminationglass member is arranged. On the second surface (other surface) sideopposite to the first surface of the interlayer film, the secondlamination glass member is arranged.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 1.

Laminated glass 21 shown in FIG. 5 includes a first lamination glassmember 31, a second lamination glass member 32 and the interlayer film1. The interlayer film 1 is arranged between the first lamination glassmember 31 and the second lamination glass member 32 to be sandwichedtherebetween. The first lamination glass member 31 is layered on a firstsurface (one surface) of the interlayer film 1. The second laminationglass member 32 is layered on a second surface (other surface) oppositeto the first surface of the interlayer film 1. The first laminationglass member 31 is layered on the outer surface of the second layer 12in the interlayer film 1. The second lamination glass member 32 islayered on the outer surface of the third layer 13 in the interlayerfilm 1.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 2.

Laminated glass 21A shown in FIG. 6 includes a first lamination glassmember 31A, a second lamination glass member 32A and the interlayer film1A. The interlayer film 1A is arranged between the first laminationglass member 31A and the second lamination glass member 32A to besandwiched therebetween. The first lamination glass member 31A islayered on a first surface (one surface) of the interlayer film 1A. Thesecond lamination glass member 32A is layered on a second surface (othersurface) opposite to the first surface of the interlayer film 1A.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 3.

Laminated glass 21B shown in FIG. 7 includes a first lamination glassmember 31B, a second lamination glass member 32B and the interlayer film1B. The interlayer film 1B is arranged between the first laminationglass member 31B and the second lamination glass member 32B to besandwiched therebetween. The first lamination glass member 31B islayered on a first surface (one surface) of the interlayer film 1B. Thesecond lamination glass member 32B is layered on a second surface (othersurface) opposite to the first surface of the interlayer film 1B. Thefirst lamination glass member 31B is layered on the outer surface of thesecond layer 12B in the interlayer film 1B. The second lamination glassmember 32B is layered on the outer surface of the third layer 13B in theinterlayer film 1B.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 4.

Laminated glass 21C shown in FIG. 8 includes a first lamination glassmember 31C, a second lamination glass member 32C and the interlayer film1C. The interlayer film 1C is arranged between the first laminationglass member 31C and the second lamination glass member 32C to besandwiched therebetween. The first lamination glass member 31C islayered on a first surface (one surface) of the interlayer film 1C. Thesecond lamination glass member 32C is layered on a second surface (othersurface) opposite to the first surface of the interlayer film 1C.

Examples of the lamination glass member include a glass plate, a PET(polyethylene terephthalate) film, and the like. As the laminated glass,laminated glass in which an interlayer film is sandwiched between aglass plate and a PET film or the like, as well as laminated glass inwhich an interlayer film is sandwiched between two glass plates, isincluded. The laminated glass is a laminate including a glass plate, andit is preferred that at least one glass plate be used. It is preferredthat each of the first lamination glass member and the second laminationglass member be a glass plate or a PET film and at least one among thefirst lamination glass member and the second lamination glass member bea glass plate.

Examples of the glass plate include a sheet of inorganic glass and asheet of organic glass. Examples of the inorganic glass include floatplate glass, heat ray-absorbing plate glass, heat ray-reflecting plateglass, polished plate glass, figured glass, wired plate glass, and thelike. The organic glass is synthetic resin glass substituted forinorganic glass. Examples of the organic glass include a polycarbonateplate, a poly(meth)acrylic resin plate, and the like. Examples of thepoly(meth)acrylic resin plate include a polymethyl (meth)acrylate plate,and the like.

The thickness of the lamination glass member is preferably 1 mm or more,preferably 5 mm or less and more preferably 3 mm or less. Moreover, whenthe lamination glass member is a glass plate, the thickness of the glassplate is preferably 1 mm or more, and is preferably 5 mm or less andmore preferably 3 mm or less. When the lamination glass member is a PETfilm, the thickness of the PET film is preferably 0.03 mm or more andpreferably 0.5 mm or less.

The method for producing the laminated glass is not particularlylimited. First, the interlayer film is sandwiched between the firstlamination glass member and the second lamination glass member to obtaina laminate. Then, for example, by passing the obtained laminate throughpressure rolls or subjecting the obtained laminate to decompressionsuction in a rubber bag, the air remaining between the first and thesecond lamination glass members and the interlayer film is removed.Then, the laminate is preliminarily bonded together at about 70 to 110°C. to obtain a preliminarily press-bonded laminate. Next, by putting thepreliminarily press-bonded laminate into an autoclave or by pressing thelaminate, the laminate is press-bonded at about 120 to 150° C. and undera pressure of 1 to 1.5 MPa. In this way, laminated glass can beobtained.

Each of the interlayer film and the laminated glass can be used forautomobiles, railway vehicles, aircraft, ships, buildings and the like.Each of the interlayer film and the laminated glass can also be used forapplications other than these applications. It is preferred that theinterlayer film and the laminated glass be an interlayer film andlaminated glass for vehicles or for buildings respectively, and it ismore preferred that the interlayer film and the laminated glass be aninterlayer film and laminated glass for vehicles respectively. Each ofthe interlayer film and the laminated glass can be used for awindshield, side glass, rear glass, roof glass or glass for backlight ofan automobile, and the like. The interlayer film and the laminated glassare suitably used for automobiles. The interlayer film is used forobtaining laminated glass of an automobile.

In the present invention, since it is possible to prevent generation ofa void in an end part of laminated glass, and it is possible to keep theappearance of laminated glass excellent, the laminated glass is suitablyused as side glass, roof glass or glass for backlight in an automobile.The side glass is visually recognized easily. The quality of the roofglass is easily altered by the sunlight or the like. Regarding the glassfor backlight, a defect in appearance is easily recognized by backlight.By using the laminated glass according to the present invention as sideglass, roof glass or glass for backlight, it is possible to achieveexcellent appearance and suppress the alternation in quality. Thelaminated glass is laminated glass that is to be used as glass forwindshield in an automobile, and it is preferred that black coating benot applied on a contact surface between the interlayer film and alamination glass member on an outer side of the automobile.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail withreference to examples and comparative examples. The present invention isnot limited only to these examples.

In polyvinyl acetal resins used, n-butyraldehyde which has 4 carbonatoms is used for the acetalization. With regard to the polyvinyl acetalresin, the acetalization degree (the butyralization degree), theacetylation degree and the content of the hydroxyl group were measuredby a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methods for polyvinylbutyral”. In this connection, even in the cases of being measuredaccording to ASTM D1396-92, numerical values similar to those obtainedby a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methods for polyvinylbutyral” were exhibited.

Examples 1 to 7 and Comparative Example 1

The following light stabilizers were used.

“Tinuvin 770” available from BASF

“Tinuvin 765” available from BASF

“Tinuvin 123” available from BASF

“LA-63P” available from ADEKA

Preparation of Composition for Forming Interlayer Film:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming an interlayer film.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

40 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Light Stabilizer Shown in the Following Table 1 (not Used in ComparativeExample 1)

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming an interlayer film was extruded by using anextruder. In Examples 1 to 7, one end (first region) side of theextrudate was dipped in a liquid containing the light stabilizer shownin the Table 1 to increase the content of the light stabilizer in oneend (first region) side. The first region extending for 5% inwardly fromone end of the widthwise direction is formed of the composition forforming a first region, and the remaining region was formed of thecomposition for forming regions other than the first region, and thus aninterlayer film (760 μm thick) was prepared (see FIG. 4, illustration ofthe first region is omitted).

Preparation of Laminated Glass:

The obtained interlayer film was cut out into a piece of 8 cm long×8 cmwide. Then the interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets ofclear glass (8 cm long×7 cm wide×2.5 mm thick), and vacuum-pressed byretention at 90° C. for 30 minutes with a vacuum laminator, to obtain alaminate. In the laminate, the part of the interlayer film protrudingfrom the clear glass was cut off, to obtain laminated glass.

Examples 8 to 12 and Comparative Example 2

The following ultraviolet ray screening agents were used.

“Tinuvin 405” available from BASF

“Hostavin PR-25” available from CLARIANT

“Tinuvin 326” available from BASF

“Eversorb89” available from Everlight Chemical Industrial Co.

The following light stabilizers were used.

“Tinuvin 765” available from BASF

“Tinuvin 123” available from BASF

Preparation of Composition for Forming Interlayer Film:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming an interlayer film.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

40 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent Shown in the Following Table 2

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming an interlayer film was extruded by using anextruder. In Example 8, one end (first region) side of the extrudate wasdipped in a liquid containing the ultraviolet ray screening agent shownin the Table 2 to increase the content of the ultraviolet ray screeningagent in one end (first region) side. In Examples 9 to 12, one end(first region) side of the extrudate was dipped in a liquid containingthe ultraviolet ray screening agent and the light stabilizer shown inthe Table 2 to increase the content of the ultraviolet ray screeningagent and the light stabilizer in one end (first region) side. The firstregion extending for 5% inwardly from one end of the widthwise directionis formed of the composition for forming a first region, and theremaining region was formed of the composition for forming regions otherthan the first region, and thus an interlayer film (760 μm thick) wasprepared (see FIG. 4, illustration of the first region is omitted).

Preparation of Laminated Glass:

The obtained interlayer film was cut out into a piece of 8 cm long×8 cmwide. Then the interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets ofclear glass (8 cm long×7 cm wide×2.5 mm thick), and vacuum-pressed byretention at 90° C. for 30 minutes with a vacuum laminator, to obtain alaminate. In the laminate, the part of the interlayer film protrudingfrom the clear glass was cut off, to obtain laminated glass.

Examples 13 to 19 and Comparative Examples 3 to 6

The following oxidation inhibitors were used.

“SUMILIZER BHT” (“BHT” in Table) available from Sumitomo Chemical Co.,Ltd.

“IRGANOX 245” available from BASF

“ADK STAB AO-40” (“AO-40” in Table) available from ADEKA CORPORATION

“IRGANOX 1010” available from BASF

The following light stabilizers were used.

“Tinuvin 765” available from BASF

“Tinuvin 123” available from BASF

Preparation of Composition for Forming Interlayer Film:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming an interlayer film.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

40 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

Oxidation Inhibitor Shown in the Following Table 3

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming an interlayer film was extruded by using anextruder. In Examples 13 to 16, one end (first region) side of theextrudate was dipped in a liquid containing the oxidation inhibitorshown in the Table 3 to increase the content of the oxidation inhibitorin one end (first region) side. In Examples 17 to 19, one end (firstregion) side of the extrudate was dipped in a liquid containing theoxidation inhibitor and the light stabilizer shown in the Table 3 toincrease the content of the oxidation inhibitor and the light stabilizerin one end (first region) side. The first region extending for 5%inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction is formed of thecomposition for forming a first region, and the remaining region wasformed of the composition for forming regions other than the firstregion, and thus an interlayer film (760 μm thick) was prepared (seeFIG. 4, illustration of the first region is omitted).

Preparation of Laminated Glass:

The obtained interlayer film was cut out into a piece of 8 cm long×8 cmwide. Then the interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets ofclear glass (8 cm long×7 cm wide×2.5 mm thick), and vacuum-pressed byretention at 90° C. for 30 minutes with a vacuum laminator, to obtain alaminate. In the laminate, the part of the interlayer film protrudingfrom the clear glass was cut off, to obtain laminated glass.

Examples 20 to 29 and Comparative Examples 7, 8 Preparation ofComposition for Forming First Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

40 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Light Stabilizer Shown in the Following Table 4 (not Used in ComparativeExamples 7,8)

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Composition for Forming Colored Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a colored layer. Thecontent of the coloring agent was adjusted so that the visible lighttransmittance is the value shown in the following Table 4.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

40 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Light Stabilizer Shown in the Following Table 4 (not Used in ComparativeExamples 7,8)

Coloring agent (anthraquinone blue (C.I.:S.B.36))

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming a first layer, and the composition forforming a colored layer were coextruded by using a co-extruder. InExamples 20 to 29, the colored part side of the extrudate was dipped ina liquid containing the light stabilizer shown in the Table 4 toincrease the content of the light stabilizer in the colored part side.In this manner, an interlayer film (760 μm thick) including the firstlayer (760 μm thick in the non-colored part) and a colored layerpartially embedded in the first layer was prepared (see FIG. 2).

In Examples 20 to 29, the content of the light stabilizer in the coloredlayer was set to be smaller than the content of the light stabilizer inthe first layer.

Preparation of Laminated Glass:

The obtained interlayer film was cut out into a piece of 8 cm long×8 cmwide. Then the interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets ofclear glass (8 cm long×7 cm wide×2.5 mm thick), and vacuum-pressed byretention at 90° C. for 30 minutes with a vacuum laminator, to obtain alaminate. In the laminate, the part of the interlayer film protrudingfrom the clear glass was cut off, to obtain laminated glass.

Examples 30 to 34 and Comparative Example 9 Preparation of Compositionfor Forming First Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

40 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent Shown in the Following Table 5

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Composition for Forming Colored Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a colored layer. Thecontent of the coloring agent was adjusted so that the visible lighttransmittance is the value shown in the following Table 5.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

40 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent Shown in the Following Table 5

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Coloring agent (anthraquinone blue (C.I.:S.B.36))

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming a first layer, and the composition forforming a colored layer were coextruded by using a co-extruder. InExample 30, the colored part side of the extrudate was dipped in aliquid containing the ultraviolet ray screening agent shown in the Table5 to increase the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thecolored part side. In Examples 31 to 34, the colored part side of theextrudate was dipped in a liquid containing the ultraviolet rayscreening agent and the light stabilizer shown in the Table 5 toincrease the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent and thelight stabilizer in the colored part side. In this manner, an interlayerfilm (760 μm thick) including the first layer (760 μm thick in thenon-colored part) and a colored layer partially embedded in the firstlayer was prepared (see FIG. 2).

In Examples 30 to 34, the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the colored layer was set to be smaller than the content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer.

Preparation of Laminated Glass:

The obtained interlayer film was cut out into a piece of 8 cm long×8 cmwide. Then the interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets ofclear glass (8 cm long×7 cm wide×2.5 mm thick), and vacuum-pressed byretention at 90° C. for 30 minutes with a vacuum laminator, to obtain alaminate. In the laminate, the part of the interlayer film protrudingfrom the clear glass was cut off, to obtain laminated glass.

Examples 35 to 41 and Comparative Examples 10 to 13 Preparation ofComposition for Forming First Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

40 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

Oxidation Inhibitors Shown in the Following Table 6

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of composition for forming colored layer: The followingingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with a mixing roll toobtain a composition for forming a colored layer. The content of thecoloring agent was adjusted so that the visible light transmittance isthe value shown in the following Table 6.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

40 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

Oxidation Inhibitors Shown in the Following Table 6

Coloring agent (anthraquinone blue (C.I.:S.B.36))

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming a first layer, and the composition forforming a colored layer were coextruded by using a co-extruder. InExamples 35 to 38, the colored part side of the extrudate was dipped ina liquid containing the oxidation inhibitor shown in the Table 6 toincrease the content of the oxidation inhibitor in the colored partside. In Examples 39 to 41, the colored part side of the extrudate wasdipped in a liquid containing the oxidation inhibitor and the lightstabilizer shown in the Table 6 to increase the content of the oxidationinhibitor and the light stabilizer in the colored part side. In thismanner, an interlayer film (760 μm thick) including the first layer (760μm thick in the non-colored part) and a colored layer partially embeddedin the first layer was prepared (see FIG. 2).

In Examples 35 to 41, the content of the oxidation inhibitor in thecolored layer was set to be smaller than the content of the oxidationinhibitor in the first layer.

Preparation of Laminated Glass:

The obtained interlayer film was cut out into a piece of 8 cm long×8 cmwide. Then the interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets ofclear glass (8 cm long×7 cm wide×2.5 mm thick), and vacuum-pressed byretention at 90° C. for 30 minutes with a vacuum laminator, to obtain alaminate. In the laminate, the part of the interlayer film protrudingfrom the clear glass was cut off, to obtain laminated glass.

Examples 45 to 50 and Comparative Example 14 Preparation of Compositionfor Forming First Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 22% by mole,acetylation degree: 13% by mole, acetalization degree: 65% by mole): 100parts by weight

60 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Light stabilizer shown in the following Table 7 (not used in ComparativeExample 14)

Preparation of Composition for Forming Second Layer and Third Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a second layer and athird layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

38 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Light Stabilizer Shown in the Following Table 7 (not Used in ComparativeExample 14)

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming a first layer, and the composition forforming a second layer and a third layer were coextruded by using aco-extruder. In Examples 42 to 50, one end (first region) side of theextrudate was dipped in a liquid containing the light stabilizer shownin the Table 7 to increase the content of the light stabilizer in oneend (first region) side. An interlayer film (760 μm thick) including thesecond layer (330 μm thick), the colored layer partially embedded in thesecond layer, the first layer (100 μm thick) and the third layer (330 μmthick) in one end side of the widthwise direction was prepared (see FIG.3, illustration of the first region is omitted).

In Examples 42 to 50, the content of the light stabilizer in the firstlayer was set to be larger than the content of the light stabilizer inthe second layer and the third layer.

Examples 51 to 55 and Comparative Example 15 Preparation of Compositionfor Forming First Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 22% by mole,acetylation degree: 13% by mole, acetalization degree: 65% by mole): 100parts by weight

60 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent Shown in the Following Table 8

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Preparation of Composition for Forming Second Layer and Third Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a second layer and athird layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

38 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent Shown in the Following Table 8

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming a first layer, and the composition forforming a second layer and a third layer were coextruded by using aco-extruder. In Example 51, one end (first region) side of the extrudatewas dipped in a liquid containing the ultraviolet ray screening agentshown in the Table 8 to increase the content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in one end (first region) side. In Examples 52 to 55,one end (first region) side of the extrudate was dipped in a liquidcontaining the ultraviolet ray screening agent and the light stabilizershown in the Table 8 to increase the content of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent and the light stabilizer in one end (first region) side.An interlayer film (760 μm thick) including the second layer (330 μmthick), the colored layer partially embedded in the second layer, thefirst layer (100 μm thick) and the third layer (330 μm thick) in one endside of the widthwise direction was prepared (see FIG. 3, illustrationof the first region is omitted).

In Examples 51 to 55, the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the first layer was set to be larger than the content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer and the third layer.

Examples 56 to 62 and Comparative Examples 16 to 19 Preparation ofComposition for Forming First Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 22% by mole,acetylation degree: 13% by mole, acetalization degree: 65% by mole): 100parts by weight

60 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

Oxidation Inhibitors Shown in the Following Table 9

Preparation of Composition for Forming Second Layer and Third Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a second layer and athird layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

38 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

Oxidation Inhibitors Shown in the Following Table 9

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming a first layer, and the composition forforming a second layer and a third layer were coextruded by using aco-extruder. In Examples 56 to 59, one end (first region) side of theextrudate was dipped in a liquid containing the oxidation inhibitorshown in the Table 9 to increase the content of the oxidation inhibitorin one end (first region) side. In Examples 60 to 62, one end (firstregion) side of the extrudate was dipped in a liquid containing theoxidation inhibitor and the light stabilizer shown in the Table 9 toincrease the content of the oxidation inhibitor and the light stabilizerin one end (first region) side. An interlayer film (760 μm thick)including the second layer (330 μm thick), the colored layer partiallyembedded in the second layer, the first layer (100 μm thick) and thethird layer (330 μm thick) in one end side of the widthwise directionwas prepared (see FIG. 3, illustration of the first region is omitted).

In Examples 56 to 62, the content of the oxidation inhibitor in thefirst layer was set to be larger than the content of the oxidationinhibitor in the second layer and the third layer.

Examples 63 to 71 and Comparative Example 20 Preparation of Compositionfor Forming First Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 22% by mole,acetylation degree: 13% by mole, acetalization degree: 65% by mole): 100parts by weight

60 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Light Stabilizer Shown in the Following Table 10 (not Used inComparative Example 20) Preparation of Composition for Forming SecondLayer and Third Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a second layer and athird layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

38 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Light Stabilizer Shown in the Following Table 10 (not Used inComparative Example 20)

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Composition for Forming Colored Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a colored layer. Thecontent of the coloring agent was adjusted so that the visible lighttransmittance is the value shown in the following Table 10.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

38 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Light Stabilizer Shown in the Following Table 10 (not Used inComparative Example 20)

Coloring agent (anthraquinone blue (C.I.:S.B.36))

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming a first layer, the composition for forming asecond layer and a third layer, and the composition for forming acolored layer were coextruded by using a co-extruder. In Examples 63 to71, the colored part side of the extrudate was dipped in a liquidcontaining the light stabilizer shown in the Table to increase thecontent of the light stabilizer in the colored part side. An interlayerfilm (760 μm thick) including the second layer (330 μm thick in thenon-colored part), the colored layer partially embedded in the secondlayer, the first layer (100 μm thick in the non-colored part) and thethird layer (330 μm thick in the non-colored part) in one end side ofthe widthwise direction was prepared (see FIG. 1).

In Examples 63 to 71, the content of the light stabilizer in the firstlayer was set to be larger than the content of the light stabilizer inthe second layer and the third layer.

In Examples 63 to 71, the content of the light stabilizer in the coloredlayer was set to be smaller than the content of the light stabilizer inthe second layer and the third layer.

Preparation of Laminated Glass:

The obtained interlayer film was cut out into a piece of 8 cm long×8 cmwide. Then the interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets ofclear glass (8 cm long×7 cm wide×2.5 mm thick), and vacuum-pressed byretention at 90° C. for 30 minutes with a vacuum laminator, to obtain alaminate. In the laminate, the part of the interlayer film protrudingfrom the clear glass was cut off, to obtain laminated glass.

Examples 72 to 76 and Comparative Example 21 Preparation of Compositionfor Forming First Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 22% by mole,acetylation degree: 13% by mole, acetalization degree: 65% by mole): 100parts by weight

60 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent Shown in the Following Table 11

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Preparation of Composition for Forming Second Layer and Third Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a second layer and athird layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

38 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent Shown in the Following Table 11

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Composition for Forming Colored Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a colored layer. Thecontent of the coloring agent was adjusted so that the visible lighttransmittance is the value shown in the following Table 11.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

38 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent Shown in the Following Table 11

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan oxidation inhibitor (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

Coloring agent (anthraquinone blue (C.I.:S.B.36))

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming a first layer, the composition for forming asecond layer and a third layer, and the composition for forming acolored layer were coextruded by using a co-extruder. In Example 72, thecolored part side of the extrudate was dipped in a liquid containing theultraviolet ray screening agent shown in the Table 11 to increase thecontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored part side.In Examples 73 to 76, the colored part side of the extrudate was dippedin a liquid containing the ultraviolet ray screening agent and the lightstabilizer shown in the Table 11 to increase the content of theultraviolet ray screening agent and the light stabilizer in the coloredpart side. An interlayer film (760 μm thick) including the second layer(330 μm thick in the non-colored part), the colored layer partiallyembedded in the second layer, the first layer (100 μm thick in thenon-colored part) and the third layer (330 μm thick in the non-coloredpart) in one end side of the widthwise direction was prepared (see FIG.1).

In Examples 72 to 76, the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the first layer was set to be larger than the content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer and the third layer.

In Examples 72 to 76, the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the colored layer was set to be smaller than the content of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer and the third layer.

Preparation of Laminated Glass:

The obtained interlayer film was cut out into a piece of 8 cm long×8 cmwide. Then the interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets ofclear glass (8 cm long×7 cm wide×2.5 mm thick), and vacuum-pressed byretention at 90° C. for 30 minutes with a vacuum laminator, to obtain alaminate. In the laminate, the part of the interlayer film protrudingfrom the clear glass was cut off, to obtain laminated glass.

Examples 77 to 83 and Comparative Examples 22 to 25 Preparation ofComposition for Forming First Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 22% by mole,acetylation degree: 13% by mole, acetalization degree: 65% by mole): 100parts by weight

60 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

Oxidation Inhibitors Shown in the Following Table 12

Preparation of Composition for Forming Second Layer and Third Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a second layer and athird layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

38 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

Oxidation Inhibitors Shown in the Following Table 12

An amount that is a metal element concentration (Mg concentration) of 70ppm in the obtained interlayer film of a Mg mixture (50:50 (weightratio) mixture of magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate and magnesium acetate)

Preparation of Composition for Forming Colored Layer:

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a colored layer. Thecontent of the coloring agent was adjusted so that the visible lighttransmittance is the value shown in the following Table 12.

Polyvinyl acetal resin (content of hydroxyl group: 30.5% by mole,acetylation degree: 1% by mole, acetalization degree: 68.5% by mole):100 parts by weight

38 parts by weight of triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) whichis a plasticizer

An amount that is 0.2 parts by weight in the obtained interlayer film ofan ultraviolet ray screening agent(2-(2-hydroxy-3-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole)

Oxidation Inhibitors Shown in the Following Table 12

Coloring agent (anthraquinone blue (C.I.:S.B.36))

Preparation of Interlayer Film:

The composition for forming a first layer, the composition for forming asecond layer and a third layer, and the composition for forming acolored layer were coextruded by using a co-extruder. In Examples 77 to80, the colored part side of the extrudate was dipped in a liquidcontaining the oxidation inhibitor shown in the Table 12 to increase thecontent of the oxidation inhibitor in the colored part side. In Examples81 to 83, the colored part side of the extrudate was dipped in a liquidcontaining the oxidation inhibitor and the light stabilizer shown in theTable 12 to increase the content of the oxidation inhibitor and thelight stabilizer in the colored part side. An interlayer film (760 μmthick) including the second layer (330 μm thick in the non-coloredpart), the colored layer partially embedded in the second layer, thefirst layer (100 μm thick in the non-colored part) and the third layer(330 m thick in the non-colored part) in one end side of the widthwisedirection was prepared (see FIG. 1).

In Examples 77 to 83, the content of the oxidation inhibitor in thefirst layer was set to be larger than the content of the oxidationinhibitor in the second layer and the third layer.

In Examples 77 to 83, the content of the oxidation inhibitor in thecolored layer was set to be smaller than the content of the oxidationinhibitor in the second layer and the third layer.

Preparation of Laminated Glass:

The obtained interlayer film was cut out into a piece of 8 cm long×8 cmwide. Then the interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets ofclear glass (8 cm long×7 cm wide×2.5 mm thick), and vacuum-pressed byretention at 90° C. for 30 minutes with a vacuum laminator, to obtain alaminate. In the laminate, the part of the interlayer film protrudingfrom the clear glass was cut off, to obtain laminated glass.

(Evaluation) (1) Glass Transition Temperature

After storing the interlayer film obtained in each of Examples 42 to 83and Comparative Examples 14 to 25 at a temperature of 23° C., a humidityof 30% for 1 month or more, the plurality of layers were isolated bydelamination to obtain the first layer. An object to be measured (firstlayer) that was press-molded by a press molder was measured by using“ARES-G2” available from TA Instruments. A parallel plate with adiameter of 8 mm was used as a jig, and the measurement was performedunder the condition in which the temperature was decreased from 100° C.to −10° C. at a temperature decreasing rate of 3° C./minute and underthe condition of a frequency of 1 Hz and a strain of 1%. In themeasurement results obtained, the peak temperature of the loss tangentwas defined as the glass transition temperature Tg (° C.).

(2) Visible Light Transmittance

In the obtained laminated glass, the visible light transmittance at awavelength ranging from 380 to 780 nm was measured by using aspectrophotometer (“U-4100” available from Hitachi High-Tech ScienceCorporation) in conformity with JIS R3211:1998. As to the visible lighttransmittance in the colored part, visible light transmittance in thecenter of the colored part was measured.

(3) Condition of Void in Interlayer Film in End Part of Laminated Glassafter Light Irradiation Test

The obtained laminated glass was put into an oven, and heated at 100° C.for a day. Thereafter, laminated glass after heating (laminated glassbefore light irradiation test) was fixed to a sample fixing tool so thatone of end parts of the laminated glass was exposed. From one side ofthe surface of the fixed laminated glass, xenon light at an irradianceof 180 w/m² (irradiance measuring wavelength 300 to 400 nm) was appliedat a black panel temperature of 83° C. and a humidity of 50% RH for 240hours. Regarding this process as one cycle, four cycles were conducted.The laminated glass after light irradiation test was obtained. As to themultilayer interlayer film, light was applied from the second layer sideof the second layer and the third layer.

The end part of the laminated glass (one end side of the widthwisedirection of the interlayer film) after the light irradiation test wasobserved, and the condition of a void in the interlayer film in the endpart of the laminated glass was evaluated. The condition of a void wasjudged according to the following criteria.

[Criteria for Condition of Voids]

∘∘: No void observed after four cycles

∘: Void generated after four cycles, and no void observed after threecycles

x: Void generated by after two cycles

(4) Discoloration of Interlayer Film (ΔYI Value)

For the laminated glass obtained in each of Examples 8 to 12, 30 to 34,51 to 55, 72 to 76 and Comparative Examples 2, 9, 15, 21, the followingwas conducted. Laminated glass after the light irradiation test (fourcycles) obtained in the evaluation of the aforementioned (2) wasprepared.

Transmittance at a wavelength ranging from 300 to 2500 nm of laminatedglass was measured by using a spectrophotometer (“U-4100” available fromHitachi High-Tech Science Corporation) in conformity with JIS K7105. Inconformity with JIS K7373, a YI (yellow index) of C light in the XYZcolor system was calculated.

The region for measurement of the Y value was the region spanning 5 mmfrom the end part toward the inside in the direction perpendicular tothe end side including the end part. Transmittance at a wavelengthranging from 300 to 2500 nm of laminated glass in the early stage beforeconducting the light irradiation test (four cycles) was measured, and aYI value was calculated. An absolute value of difference, as ΔYI,between the YI value in the early stage and the YI value after the lightirradiation test (four cycles) of laminated glass was determined. For acolored interlayer film, measurement was conducted in the colored part.The ΔYI value was judged according to the following criteria.

[Criteria for Judging in Discoloration of Interlayer Film (ΔYI Value)]

∘∘: ΔYI value is less than 2

∘: ΔYI value is 2 or more and less than 4

x: ΔYI value is 4 or more

(5) Discoloration of Interlayer Film (ΔE)

The laminated glass obtained in each of Examples 13 to 19, 35 to 41, 56to 62, 77 to 83 and Comparative Examples 3 to 6, 10 to 13, 16 to 19, 22to 25 was put into a heating oven, and heated at 100° C. for 8 weeks.

Change in color tone before and after heating was determined by colordifference AE in accordance with JIS K 8781-4(2013) using aspectrophotometer (“U-4100” available from Hitachi High-TechnologiesCorporation). For a colored interlayer film, measurement was conductedin the colored part. Discoloration of the interlayer film was judgedfrom color difference AE according to the following criteria.

[Criteria for judging in discoloration of interlayer film (ΔE)]

∘∘: ΔE is less than 2

∘: ΔE is 2 or more and less than 4.5

x: ΔE is 4.5 or more

The details and the results are shown in the following Tables 1 to 12.

TABLE 1 Example Example Example Example Example Example ExampleComparative 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Example 1 Light Kind Tinuvin770 Tinuvin765Tinuvin123 LA-63P Tinuvin765 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin765 — stabilizer Contentin first 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.05 0.0025 0.22 — region (wt %)Content in second 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.002 0.2 — region (wt %)Content in first region/ 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 5 1.25 1.1 — content insecond region (ratio on weight basis) Visible light transmittance 88 8888 88 88 88 88 88 of entire interlayer film (%) Condition of void ininterlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘∘ x in end part of laminated glass

TABLE 2 Example Example Example Example Example Comparative 8 9 10 11 12Example 2 Ultraviolet Kind Tinuvin405 Hostavin Hostavin Tinuvin326Eversorb89 Tinuvin405 ray PR-25 PR-25 screening Content in first 0.8 0.40.4 0.5 0.6 0.05 agent region (wt %) Content in second 0.2 0.05 0.1 0.40.4 0.05 region (wt %) Content in first region/ 4 8 4 1.25 1.5 1 contentin second region (ratio on weight basis) Light Kind — Tinuvin765Tinuvin123 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 — stabilizer Content in first — 0.050.05 0.05 0.05 — region (wt %) Visible light transmittance 88 88 88 8888 88 of entire interlayer film (%) Condition of void in interlayer film∘ ∘ ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ x in end part of laminated glass Discoloration of interlayerfilm ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ x (ΔYI value)

TABLE 3 Example Example Example Example Example Example 13 14 15 16 1718 Oxidation Kind BHT IRGANOX AO-40 IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor245 1010 245 245 Content in first 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 region (wt %)Content in second 0.2 0.05 0.05 0.2 0.05 0.1 region (wt %) Content infirst region/ 4 8 8 2 8 4 content in second region (ratio on weightbasis) Light Kind — — — — Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 stabilizer Content infirst — — — — 0.01 0.01 region (wt %) Visible light transmittance 88 8888 88 88 88 of entire interlayer film (%) Condition of void ininterlayer film ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ in end part of laminated glassDiscoloration of interlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘ (ΔE) ExampleComparative Comparative Comparative Comparative 19 Example 3 Example 4Example 5 Example 6 Oxidation Kind IRGANOX BHT IRGANOX AO-40 IRGANOXinhibitor 1010 245 1010 Content in first 0.4 0.4 0.05 0.05 0.05 region(wt %) Content in second 0.2 0.4 0.05 0.05 0.05 region (wt %) Content infirst region/ 2 1 1 1 1 content in second region (ratio on weight basis)Light Kind Tinuvin765 — — — — stabilizer Content in first 0.01 — — — —region (wt %) Visible light transmittance 88 88 88 88 88 of entireinterlayer film (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘∘ x x x x inend part of laminated glass Discoloration of interlayer film ∘∘ x ∘∘ ∘∘∘∘ (ΔE)

TABLE 4 Example Example Example Example Example Example Example 20 21 2223 24 25 26 Light Kind Tinuvin770 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 LA-63PTinuvin765 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin765 stabilizer Content in colored 0.0250.025 0.025 0.025 0.05 0.0025 0.22 part (wt %) Content in non- 0.02 0.020.02 0.02 0.01 0.002 0.2 colored part (wt %) Content in colored part/1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 5 1.25 1.1 content in non-colored part (ratio onweight basis) Visible light transmittance 88 88 88 83 88 88 88 innon-colored part (%) Visible light transmittance 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 incolored part (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘∘ in end part of laminated glass Example Example Example ComparativeComparative 27 28 29 Example 7 Example 8 Light Kind Tinuvin765Tinuvin765 Tinuvin765 — — stabilizer Content in colored 0.005 0.0250.025 — — part (wt %) Content in non- 0.004 0.02 0.02 — — colored part(wt %) Content in colored part/ 1.25 1.25 1.25 — — content innon-colored part (ratio on weight basis) Visible light transmittance 8888 88 88 88 in non-colored part (%) Visible light transmittance 6 18 34 6 34 in colored part (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ xx in end part of laminated glass

TABLE 5 Example Example Example Example Example Comparative 30 31 32 3334 Example 9 Ultraviolet Kind Tinuvin405 Hostavin Hostavin Tinuvin326Eversorb89 Tinuvin405 ray PR-25 PR-25 screening Content in colored 0.80.4 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.05 agent part (wt %) Content in non- 0.2 0.05 0.1 0.40.4 0.05 colored part (wt %) Content in colored part/ 4 8 4 1.25 1.5 1content in non-colored part (ratio on weight basis) Light Kind —Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 — stabilizer Content incolored — 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 — part (wt %) Visible light transmittance88 88 88 88 88 88 in non-colored part (%) Visible light transmittance 66 6 6 6 6 in colored part (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘ ∘∘∘∘ ∘ ∘∘ x in end part of laminated glass Discoloration of interlayerfilm ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ x (ΔYI value)

TABLE 6 Example Example Example Example Example Example 35 36 37 38 3940 Oxidation Kind BHT IRGANOX AO-40 IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor245 1010 245 245 Content in colored 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 part (wt %)Content in non- 0.2 0.05 0.05 0.2 0.05 0.1 colored part (wt %) Contentin colored part/ 4 8 8 2 8 4 content in non-colored part (ratio onweight basis) Light Kind — — — — Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 stabilizerContent in colored — — — — 0.01 0.01 part (wt %) Visible lighttransmittance 88 88 88 88 88 88 in non-colored part (%) Visible lighttransmittance 6 6 6 6 6 6 in colored part (%) Condition of void ininterlayer film ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ in end part of laminated glassDiscoloration of interlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘ (ΔE) ExampleComparative Comparative Comparative Comparative 41 Example 10 Example 11Example 12 Example 13 Oxidation Kind IRGANOX BHT IRGANOX AO-40 IRGANOXinhibitor 1010 245 1010 Content in colored 0.4 0.4 0.05 0.05 0.05 part(wt %) Content in non- 0.2 0.4 0.05 0.05 0.05 colored part (wt %)Content in colored part/ 2 1 1 1 1 content in non-colored part (ratio onweight basis) Light Kind Tinuvin765 — — — — stabilizer Content incolored 0.01 — — — — part (wt %) Visible light transmittance 88 88 88 8888 in non-colored part (%) Visible light transmittance 6 6 6 6 6 incolored part (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘∘ x x x x in endpart of laminated glass Discoloration of interlayer film ∘∘ x ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘(ΔE)

TABLE 7 Example Example Example Example Example Example 42 43 44 45 4647 Light Kind Tinuvin770 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 LA-63P Tinuvin765Tinuvin765 stabilizer Content in first 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.050.0025 region (wt %) Content in second 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.002region (wt %) Content in first region/ 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 5 1.25content in second region (ratio on weight basis) Glass transitiontemperature 3 3 3 3 3 3 of first layer (° C.) Visible lighttransmittance 88 88 88 88 88 88 of entire interlayer film (%) Conditionof void in interlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ in end part of laminatedglass Example Example Example Comparative 48 49 50 Example 14 Light KindTinuvin765 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin765 — stabilizer Content in first 0.220.0025 0.025 — region (wt %) Content in second 0.2 0.002 0.02 — region(wt %) Content in first region/ 1.1 1.25 1.25 — content in second region(ratio on weight basis) Glass transition temperature 3 3 3  3 of firstlayer (° C.) Visible light transmittance 88 88 88 88 of entireinterlayer film (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ x inend part of laminated glass

TABLE 8 Example Example Example Example Example Comparative 51 52 53 5455 Example 15 Ultraviolet Kind Tinuvin405 Hostavin Hostavin Tinuvin326Eversorb89 Tinuvin405 ray PR-25 PR-25 screening Content in first 0.8 0.40.4 0.5 0.6 0.05 agent region (wt %) Content in second 0.2 0.05 0.1 0.40.4 0.05 region (wt %) Content in first region/ 4 8 4 1.25 1.5 1 contentin second region (ratio on weight basis) Light Kind — Tinuvin765Tinuvin123 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 — stabilizer Content in first — 0.050.05 0.05 0.05 — region (wt %) Glass transition temperature 3 3 3 3 3 3of first layer (° C.) Visible light transmittance 88 88 88 88 88 88 ofentire interlayer film (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘∘ ∘∘ x in end part of laminated glass Discoloration of interlayer film∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ x (ΔYI value)

TABLE 9 Example Example Example Example Example Example 56 57 58 59 6061 Oxidation Kind BHT IRGANOX AO-40 IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor245 1010 245 245 Content in first 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 region (wt %)Content in second 0.2 0.05 0.05 0.2 0.05 0.1 region (wt %) Content infirst region/ 4 8 8 2 8 4 content in second region (ratio on weightbasis) Light Kind — — — — Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 stabilizer Content infirst — — — — 0.01 0.01 region (wt %) Glass transition temperature 3 3 33 3 3 of first layer (° C.) Visible light transmittance 88 88 88 88 8888 of entire interlayer film (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ in end part of laminated glass Discoloration of interlayerfilm ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘ (ΔE) Example Comparative Comparative ComparativeComparative 62 Example 16 Example 17 Example 18 Example 19 OxidationKind IRGANOX BHT IRGANOX AO-40 IRGANOX inhibitor 1010 245 1010 Contentin first 0.4 0.4 0.05 0.05 0.05 region (wt %) Content in second 0.2 0.40.05 0.05 0.05 region (wt %) Content in first region/ 2 1 1 1 1 contentin second region (ratio on weight basis) Light Kind Tinuvin765 — — — —stabilizer Content in first 0.01 — — — — region (wt %) Glass transitiontemperature 3 3 3 3 3 of first layer (° C.) Visible light transmittance88 88 88 88 88 of entire interlayer film (%) Condition of void ininterlayer film ∘∘ x x x x in end part of laminated glass Discolorationof interlayer film ∘∘ x ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ (ΔE)

TABLE 10 Example Example Example Example Example Example 63 64 65 66 6768 Light Kind Tinuvin770 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 LA-63P Tinuvin765Tinuvin765 stabilizer Content in colored 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.050.0025 part (wt %) Content in non- 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.001colored part (wt %) Content in colored part/ 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 2.5 2.5content in non-colored part (ratio on weight basis) Glass transitiontemperature 3 3 3 3 3 3 of first layer (° C.) Visible lighttransmittance 88 88 88 88 88 88 in non-colored part (%) Visible lighttransmittance 6 6 6 6 6 6 in colored part (%) Condition of void ininterlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ in end part of laminated glass ExampleExample Example Comparative 69 70 71 Example 20 Light Kind Tinuvin765Tinuvin765 Tinuvin765 — stabilizer Content in colored 0.22 0.025 0.025 —part (wt %) Content in non- 0.2 0.02 0.02 — colored part (wt %) Contentin colored part/ 1.1 1.25 1.25 — content in non-colored part (ratio onweight basis) Glass transition temperature 3 3 3 3 of first layer (° C.)Visible light transmittance 88 88 88 88  in non-colored part (%) Visiblelight transmittance 6 18 34 6 in colored part (%) Condition of void ininterlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ x in end part of laminated glass

TABLE 11 Example Example Example Example Example Comparative 72 73 74 7576 Example 21 Ultraviolet Kind Tinuvin405 Hostavin Hostavin Tinuvin326Eversorb89 Tinuvin405 ray PR-25 PR-25 screening Content in colored 0.80.4 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.05 agent part (wt %) Content in non- 0.2 0.05 0.1 0.40.4 0.05 colored part (wt %) Content in colored part/ 4 8 4 1.25 1.5 1content in non-colored part (ratio on weight basis) Light Kind —Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 — stabilizer Content incolored — 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 — part (wt %) Glass transition temperature3 3 3 3 3 3 of first layer (° C.) Visible light transmittance 88 88 8888 88 88 in non-colored part (%) Visible light transmittance 6 6 6 6 6 6in colored part (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘∘ xin end part of laminated glass Discoloration of interlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘∘∘ ∘ x (ΔYI value)

TABLE 12 Example Example Example Example Example Example 77 78 79 80 8182 Oxidation Kind BHT IRGANOX AO-40 IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor245 1010 245 245 Content in colored 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 part (wt %)Content in non- 0.2 0.05 0.05 0.2 0.05 0.1 colored part (wt %) Contentin colored part/ 4 8 8 2 8 4 content in non-colored part (ratio onweight basis) Light Kind — — — — Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 stabilizerContent in colored — — — — 0.01 0.01 part (wt %) Glass transitiontemperature 3 3 3 3 3 3 of first layer (° C.) Visible lighttransmittance 88 88 88 88 88 88 in non-colored part (%) Visible lighttransmittance 6 6 6 6 6 6 in colored part (%) Condition of void ininterlayer film ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ in end part of laminated glassDiscoloration of interlayer film ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘ ∘ (ΔE) ExampleComparative Comparative Comparative Comparative 83 Example 22 Example 23Example 24 Example 25 Oxidation Kind IRGANOX BHT IRGANOX AO-40 IRGANOXinhibitor 1010 245 1010 Content in colored 0.4 0.4 0.05 0.05 0.05 part(wt %) Content in non- 0.2 0.4 0.05 0.05 0.05 colored part (wt %)Content in colored part/ 2 1 1 1 1 content in non-colored part (ratio onweight basis) Light Kind Tinuvin765 — — — — stabilizer Content incolored 0.01 — — — — part (wt %) Glass transition temperature 3 3 3 3 3of first layer (° C.) Visible light transmittance 88 88 88 88 88 innon-colored part (%) Visible light transmittance 6 6 6 6 6 in coloredpart (%) Condition of void in interlayer film ∘∘ x x x x in end part oflaminated glass Discoloration of interlayer film ∘∘ x ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘ (ΔE)

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

-   -   1, 1A, 1B, 1C: Interlayer film    -   11, 11A, 11B, 11C: First layer    -   12, 12B: Second layer    -   13, 13B: Third layer    -   14, 14A: Colored layer    -   21, 21A, 21B, 21C: Laminated glass    -   31, 31A, 31B, 31C: First lamination glass member    -   32, 32A, 32B, 32C: Second lamination glass member    -   X: Colored part    -   Y: Non-colored part

1. An interlayer film for laminated glass having a lengthwise directionand a widthwise direction, the interlayer film comprising aconfiguration B below: configuration B: containing an ultraviolet rayscreening agent, and having such a distribution in content (% by weight)of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwise direction thatthe content (% by weight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent islarger in one end side of the widthwise direction, the interlayer filmhaving a colored part that is colored in plan view in one end side ofthe widthwise direction, the interlayer film having a non-colored partthat is not colored in plan view in the other end side opposite to theone end of the widthwise direction, the interlayer film containing theultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored part, the interlayer filmnot containing or containing the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thenon-colored part, and a content (% by weight) of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the entire colored part being larger than a content(% by weight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entirenon-colored part.
 2. (canceled)
 3. The interlayer film for laminatedglass according to claim 1, wherein the interlayer film contains theultraviolet ray screening agent in a first region extending for 5%inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction, the interlayer filmdoes not contain or contains the ultraviolet ray screening agent in asecond region extending for 5% inwardly from the other end opposite tothe one end of the widthwise direction, and a content (% by weight) ofthe ultraviolet ray screening agent in the entire first region is largerthan a content (% by weight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent inthe entire second region.
 4. The interlayer film for laminated glassaccording to claim 1, further comprising configuration C below:configuration C: containing an oxidation inhibitor, and having such adistribution in content (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in thewidthwise direction that the content (% by weight) of the oxidationinhibitor is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction, whereinthe interlayer film contains the oxidation inhibitor in a first regionextending for 5% inwardly from one end of the widthwise direction, theinterlayer film does not contain or contains the oxidation inhibitor ina second region extending for 5% inwardly from the other end opposite tothe one end of the widthwise direction, and a content (% by weight) ofthe oxidation inhibitor in the entire first region is larger than acontent (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the entire secondregion. 5-7. (canceled)
 8. The interlayer film for laminated glassaccording to claim 1, further comprising a configuration C below:configuration C: containing an oxidation inhibitor, and having such adistribution in content (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in thewidthwise direction that the content (% by weight) of the oxidationinhibitor is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction, whereinthe interlayer film contains the oxidation inhibitor in the coloredpart, the interlayer film does not contain or contains the oxidationinhibitor in the non-colored part, and a content (% by weight) of theoxidation inhibitor in the entire colored part is larger than a content(% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the entire non-colored part.9. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, whereina visible light transmittance of the colored part is lower than avisible light transmittance of the non-colored part.
 10. The interlayerfilm for laminated glass according to claim 1, including a plurality oflayers in one end side of the widthwise direction.
 11. The interlayerfilm for laminated glass according to claim 1, wherein a number oflayers in one end side of the widthwise direction is different from anumber of layers in the other end side of the widthwise direction. 12.The interlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, includinga layer having a glass transition temperature of 10° C. or less.
 13. Theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, including afirst layer; and a second layer arranged on a first surface side of thefirst layer.
 14. The interlayer film for laminated glass according toclaim 13, wherein the first layer has a glass transition temperature of10° C. or less.
 15. (canceled)
 16. The interlayer film for laminatedglass according to claim 13, wherein a content (% by weight) of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer is larger than acontent (% by weight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thesecond layer.
 17. The interlayer film for laminated glass according toclaim 13, further comprising a configuration C below: configuration C:containing an oxidation inhibitor, and having such a distribution incontent (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the widthwisedirection that the content (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor islarger in one end side of the widthwise direction, wherein a content (%by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the first layer is larger thana content (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the second layer.18. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 13,wherein the interlayer film has a colored part that is colored in planview, and the interlayer film includes a colored layer containing acoloring agent in the colored part, wherein the colored layer isembedded in the first layer, or embedded in the second layer, orarranged between the first layer and the second layer, or arranged on aside opposite to the first layer side of the second layer. 19.(canceled)
 20. The interlayer film for laminated glass according toclaim 18, wherein when the colored layer is embedded in the first layer,a content (% by weight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thecolored layer is smaller than a content (% by weight) of the ultravioletray screening agent in the first layer, when the colored layer isembedded in the second layer, a content (% by weight) of the ultravioletray screening agent in the colored layer is smaller than a content (% byweight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer, whenthe colored layer is arranged between the first layer and the secondlayer, a content (% by weight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent inthe colored layer is smaller than a content (% by weight) of theultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer, and a content (% byweight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored layer issmaller than a content (% by weight) of the ultraviolet ray screeningagent in the second layer, and when the colored layer is arranged on aside opposite to the first layer side of the second layer, a content (%by weight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the colored layeris smaller than a content (% by weight) of the ultraviolet ray screeningagent in the second layer.
 21. The interlayer film for laminated glassaccording to claim 18, further comprising a configuration C below:configuration C: containing an oxidation inhibitor, and having such adistribution in content (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in thewidthwise direction that the content (% by weight) of the oxidationinhibitor is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction, whereinwhen the colored layer is embedded in the first layer, a content (% byweight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the colored layer is smaller thana content (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the first layer,when the colored layer is embedded in the second layer, a content (% byweight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the colored layer is smaller thana content (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the second layer,when the colored layer is arranged between the first layer and thesecond layer, a content (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor in thecolored layer is smaller than a content (% by weight) of the oxidationinhibitor in the first layer, and a content % by weight) of theoxidation inhibitor in the colored layer is smaller than a content (% byweight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the second layer, and when thecolored layer is arranged on a side opposite to the first layer side ofthe second layer, a content (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor inthe colored layer is smaller than a content (% by weight) of theoxidation inhibitor in the second layer.
 22. The interlayer film forlaminated glass according to claim 18, wherein the colored layer isembedded in the second layer.
 23. The interlayer film for laminatedglass according to claim 13, including a third layer arranged on asecond surface side opposite to the first surface of the first layer.24. (canceled)
 25. The interlayer film for laminated glass according toclaim 23, wherein a content (% by weight) of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the first layer is larger than a content (% byweight) of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the third layer. 26.The interlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 23, furthercomprising a configuration C below: configuration C: containing anoxidation inhibitor, and having such a distribution in content (% byweight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the widthwise direction that thecontent (% by weight) of the oxidation inhibitor is larger in one endside of the widthwise direction, wherein a content (% by weight) of theoxidation inhibitor in the first layer is larger than a content (% byweight) of the oxidation inhibitor in the third layer.
 27. Theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, wherein theinterlayer film is an interlayer film to be arranged between a firstlamination glass member and a second lamination glass member for use.28. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 23,wherein the interlayer film is an interlayer film to be attached in anopening part between the external space and the internal space in avehicle, and the interlayer film is an interlayer film to be attached tothe opening part in such a manner that the second layer side of thesecond layer and the third layer is located on the external space side.29. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 28,wherein the interlayer film is an interlayer film to be attached in anopening part between the external space and the internal space in avehicle, and the interlayer film is an interlayer film to be attached tothe opening part in such a manner that the one end side of the widthwisedirection is located on the upper side of the opening part.
 30. Theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, containing athermoplastic resin.
 31. The interlayer film for laminated glassaccording to claim 30, wherein the thermoplastic resin is a polyvinylacetal resin.
 32. The interlayer film for laminated glass according toclaim 1, containing a plasticizer.
 33. A laminated glass, comprising: afirst lamination glass member; a second lamination glass member, and theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, the interlayerfilm for laminated glass being arranged between the first laminationglass member and the second lamination glass member.
 34. The laminatedglass according to claim 33, which is used as side glass, roof glass orglass for backlight in an automobile.
 35. The laminated glass accordingto claim 33, which is used as glass for windshield in an automobile,wherein black coating is not applied on a contact surface between theinterlayer film and a lamination glass member on an outer side of theautomobile.